swan dive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan dive
Noun
  • Sporting took the lead early thanks to Joveljic’s 15th goal of the 2025 season, a header flicked in at the near post.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Because the header can be read, the system can wrap both types of data into internet-style packets and route them with existing protocols.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 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
  • Sabalenka, who has the much greater variety of the two players, started to bring the drop shot into play.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Ultimately, costly mistakes — a Miles Sanders red zone fumble in the third quarter and three drops from CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter — gave the Eagles a slim 24-20 victory.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This double-wide camp chair is quilted and comfortable, with durable 600D polyester fabric that holds up to weather, spills, and even a slobbery dog (or two) climbing aboard.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The drink was kept as far away from her as possible to prevent spills.
    Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The tote features an interior zippered compartment, slip pocket, zip pocket, and an exterior zip pocket for ample storage.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Organized in themes like the baby doll and the slip dress, the book relates fashion to culture, and offers a picture of an industry—and a city—that operated at a different pace.
    Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Swan dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dive. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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