Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan dive
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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
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Maybe that Great White shark out there did a big ol' belly flop?—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 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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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
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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
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That spill prompted federal intervention within weeks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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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
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Attendance was at 327,269, a 5% slip from the previous week and about even year-to-year.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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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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