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Recent Examples of plops
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2026
The individual then plops the turtle back down, taps its shell a few times, and walks away.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
While some crew members focus on getting as much intel from the competition as possible — Nathan plops himself down on a step just behind the sundeck to listen in on a conversation between Joe and Brooke, the Harvard grad — others do some of their own matchmaking.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2025
Outside, seagulls squawk; a crane lifts sand and plops it on a boat.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
That takes me right out of the alternative world of Alien and plops me down into our own.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
First, a knight’s urgent secretion plops to the ground behind a tree that offers far too little.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2026
The individual then plops the turtle back down, taps its shell a few times, and walks away.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
While some crew members focus on getting as much intel from the competition as possible — Nathan plops himself down on a step just behind the sundeck to listen in on a conversation between Joe and Brooke, the Harvard grad — others do some of their own matchmaking.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2025
Outside, seagulls squawk; a crane lifts sand and plops it on a boat.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
That takes me right out of the alternative world of Alien and plops me down into our own.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plops
Verb
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While the two men struggle with the jammed backdoor, Weisz’s character tosses them both a look before rushing toward the flames to grab her unfinished manuscript, written on legal pads, and dashing out of the cabin just in time.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gyllenhaal lovingly crafts this scarred, stapled and eccentric Bonnie and Clyde duo then tosses them into a landscape of curiosities that matches their weird.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The thirst for energy supply chains not linked to the spikes and falls of fossil fuel pricing is driving change.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Plosser Davis points out that light reflecting from shiny surfaces can create visual distractions that affect depth perception, increasing the risk of falls.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The movie plunks us down at Mar-a-Lago, where Melania struts out the door and into the back of an SUV, which will take her to the red-white-and-blue private plane painted with the word TRUMP that’s waiting for her at the airport.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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Each January, Stoever makes a maximum contribution to a Roth IRA and plunks another chunk of cash in a solo 401(k).—
Ryan Ermey
Lauren Shamo,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If these drops continue, calcium and phosphorus levels could fall below healthy levels by the end of the century.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Skullcandy Portable Speaker Deal Featuring an IPX7 waterproof design and impact-resistant construction, the Skullcandy Terrain XT speaker is built to survive everything from poolside playlists to accidental drops.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fortunately for shareholders, the stock grants come with a feature similar to equity options that somewhat reduces Musk’s payday, especially in a case like the one above where the plan flops.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Nov. 2025
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Amina blows her mom a kiss and then flops down in her crib, pretending to be asleep.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The retreat combines challenging daily hikes through the Santa Monica Mountains with wellness activities like fitness classes, yoga, and daily massages, along with amenities such as a pool, saunas, and cold plunges.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Usually the plunges are as mild as a kiddie roller coaster.—
Seth Borenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The glowy formula blurs pores and plumps the skin.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Ordinary Matrixyl + Hyaluronic Acid Serum The formula’s hydrating hyaluronic acid plumps the skin with every use, which reduces the appearance of fine lines while leaving a smooth, radiant finish.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Not all spinach dips need to be warm.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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This willingness to continue buying on dips has kept the market sell-off in check.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Plops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plops. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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