swan dive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan dive
Noun
  • Until Areola comfortably held a tame header from Joelinton near the end, Newcastle had not mustered an effort on target since the 39th minute.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Timbers midfielder Omir Fernandez barely missed a header wide of the net in the 66th minute, Sisniega made his first save of the match in the 71st minute on a shot from Velde, and then Velde barely missed wide on a diving header attempt in the 74th minute.
    Austin White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.
    Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • To remove rust, sprinkle a bit of Bar Keepers Friend or baking soda over the affected area, add a drop of water to create a paste, and gently scrub with a soft sponge.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Prices start at $57 At minimum, an area rug’s job is to protect your floors from scratches, spills, and scuffs, but this particular style holds so much more importance in terms of adding decor, texture, and color to a space — just ask Joanna Gaines.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • These bed accessories work by covering the top of a mattress to keep blood, sweat, urine, or food spills from causing a stain.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The slip-ons also have the brand’s signature sheepskin lining and suede exterior.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Lined with an ultra-soft, plush interior, these slip-ons will keep your feet warm and toasty all fall and winter long.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Swan dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dive. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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