splashdown

noun

Definition of splashdownnext
as in landing

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Recent Examples of splashdown The rest of the ship’s flight went according to plan, culminating in a pinpoint splashdown in the Indian Ocean. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026 There will be exhibits, a presentation about the Apollo 11 Command Module and space expert Bill Miklos with a presentation about the astronauts’ splashdown and recovery. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 After splashdown, SpaceX will attempt to recover the capsule, if possible. — David Szondy june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026 Always a picturesque attraction especially with the splashdown. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for splashdown
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landing
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  • The super athletic forward who thrilled fans with his highlight-reel dunks last season took a hard landing on one wild drive during the first half and limped toward the bench.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The companies announced their official partnership and plans to launch the commercial production of Joby’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, aiming to optimize productivity, quality, and costs.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
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“Splashdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashdown. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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