Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan dive
Noun
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Francis Westfield went close with a diving header from the edge of the box, and Luke Brennan wasted a glorious chance for a late leveller when he was found unmarked at the back post, but his hurried shot flew high and wide.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025 -
Seattle’s Jordyn Huitema tried a header inside the penalty box that Sikowitz kept away from the goal with a leaping effort.—
Staff,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Episode 2, wouldn’t tech-savvy Claudette have a proper iPhone case that would survive a three-story belly flop?—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
5 Sep. 2025
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An early version of Starship tried to bleed off that kinetic energy with a kind of aerodynamic belly flop that ended in a catastrophic loss of control.—
Adam Rogers,
Scientific American,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Drag performance, with its abundance of wigs, campy makeup and death drops, is ready-made for Halloween.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Make sure the can is sealed to prevent spills and splashing.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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If a mess does happen, clean up spills or messy bakes early so that grime and grease don’t build up.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Take advantage of Cariuma’s limited-time sale happening now and grab supportive sneakers, boat shoes, slip-ons, and more best-selling styles starting at just $51.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The storage doesn’t stop there, though—there’s also a slip pocket on the outside that’s perfect for keeping items within easy reach.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Swan dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dive. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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