swan dives

Definition of swan divesnext
plural of swan dive

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan dives
Noun
  • And four of New England’s six goals were off headers — which may be the first time in franchise history that has ever occurred.
    Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Such double-headers are far from commonplace in English football, but are becoming more frequent.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • If these drops continue, calcium and phosphorus levels could fall below healthy levels by the end of the century.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Skullcandy Portable Speaker Deal Featuring an IPX7 waterproof design and impact-resistant construction, the Skullcandy Terrain XT speaker is built to survive everything from poolside playlists to accidental drops.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Even minor errors in timing or force distribution can lead to falls or inefficient movement.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Geriatricians say the amount of older adults who've died from falls have tripled in the last three decades, and two thirds of the fatal falls were linked to prescription pills that caused drowsiness and impaired balance.
    Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Sable has faced particular backlash over its efforts to restart a pipeline that ruptured in 2015, causing one of the biggest oil spills in state history.
    Clara Harter Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Sable has faced particular backlash over its efforts to restart a pipeline that ruptured in 2015, sending 100,000 gallons of crude oil into the ocean and devastating marine life in one of the biggest oil spills in state history.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Swan dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dives. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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