swan dive

Definition of swan divenext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan dive
Noun
  • Similarly, corruption or physical damage might destroy a file’s header, which contains its identifying metadata, while leaving other parts of it untouched.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • German Berterame doubled the lead to 2-0 with a header in the 49th minute off a Mateo Silvetti cross, his second goal in as many games after going scoreless through his first six matches.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Maybe that Great White shark out there did a big ol' belly flop?
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • To his credit, Johnson addressed the movie’s belly flop at the box office with candor and with maturity.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • To make one, fill a small saucepan with water, then add lemon, orange, or grapefruit slices, fresh rosemary or mint sprigs, and a few drops of a pure essential oil of your choice, Martinez explains.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
  • This season, the goal since first puck drop has been the ultimate prize for the Colorado Avalanche -- the Stanley Cup.
    Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • That spill prompted federal intervention within weeks.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The light, water-resistant fabric keeps clothes safe from accidental spills and can bear the hard wear of travel days.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Attendance was at 327,269, a 5% slip from the previous week and about even year-to-year.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
  • While the future of the Sloan Triangle slip lane has been at the center of discussion, the total downtown improvement plan is scheduled to be a four-year venture, based on a study done by consultant Houseal Lavigne.
    Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Swan dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dive. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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