Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of splashdown
And the company gave up hope of a soft splashdown for the vehicle, instead becoming resigned to a breakup over the Indian Ocean during Ship's reentry.
—
Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 May 2025
But rather than return to Earth in the ocean, as intended, the Super Heavy exploded moments before splashdown, the livestream confirmed.
—Marissa Parra, NBC news, 28 May 2025
This upgrade will allow the capsule to control its reentry trajectory and choose its splashdown zone, making recovery much easier and more practical.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
More than 70% of the Earth’s surface is water, meaning a 70% chance of a splashdown as opposed to a hard landing.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for splashdown
Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 May 2025
But rather than return to Earth in the ocean, as intended, the Super Heavy exploded moments before splashdown, the livestream confirmed.
—Marissa Parra, NBC news, 28 May 2025
This upgrade will allow the capsule to control its reentry trajectory and choose its splashdown zone, making recovery much easier and more practical.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
More than 70% of the Earth’s surface is water, meaning a 70% chance of a splashdown as opposed to a hard landing.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for splashdown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashdown
landing
Noun
-
His two previous albums, Weird! and 21st Century Liability, also made strong U.K. chart debuts, with Weird! landing at No. 1.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
-
The company first launched people to the final frontier on July 20, 2021, the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Splashdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashdown. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share