swan dives

Definition of swan divesnext
plural of swan dive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan dives
Noun
  • This is one of the most traditional and widely recognized curtain headers.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Different headers create different looks, and some are easier to open and close than others.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The first three months of the year saw disparate trends in violence within the Chicago Police Department’s five patrol areas, records show, with a mixed bag of increases and further drops.
    Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The morning began with moderate losses for Wall Street following drops for Asian and European stocks.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The most common adverse events were falls and muscle weakness, which overlap with ALS symptoms.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Another was found unresponsive in his room after multiple falls.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Cordes’s cohort of scientists helped to show that the devastation of oil spills goes far beyond our coasts, where birds and fish are the most visible victims.
    Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Equally important is addressing spills right away.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Swan dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dives. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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