Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan dive
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Some might have expected Declan Rice alone to win those headers or harass the opposition in that manner, but the partnership between these two is about more than just Zubimendi allowing the England midfielder to burst into goalscoring areas.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Glow-in-the-dark outsoles represent glowing engine headers, and the shoe’s color-shifting eggplant purple upper takes a page from custom car wraps.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
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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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Gregor Gregersen, founder of precious-metals dealer Silver Bullion, said the abrupt nature of the drop suggested something a bit other than orderly profit-taking.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … PANIC PLAYBOOK – School board members slam 'fearmongering' over immigration as attendance drops.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Amazon’s lineup includes Oprah’s favorite Bagsmart toiletry bag, a genius organizer that keeps everything visible and spill-free.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Carpet will stain from spills and can easily harbor dirt, dust, and other allergens, so regular cleaning is a necessity.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Rich in cupuacu and mango seed butters, the detangler is an ultra-hydrating formula with a high level of slip.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2026
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Next to him were a couple of empty bottles of Pacifico and some betting slips.—
Jasper Craven,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Swan dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dive. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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