SWAN DIVE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

swan dive

noun

Definition of swan dive

as in header

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Noun

Like all funny writers, Park is attentive to form, and uses headers and other formal shifts to get in little jokes and control his pacing.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Navarro scored again in the 51st minute with a header for a 2-1 lead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of header

Noun

The head coach lauded improvements from the offensive line, said the running game got better in the second half and refused to throw receiver Romeo Doubs under the bus, noting that drops sometimes happen.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Diamond drop earrings and rings, and a long crescent moon necklace, draped directly against her décolletage and plunging neckline.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of drop

Noun

Plus, its rugged IPX7 waterproof casing easily withstands rain, spills, and outdoor grime, while the 5,200mAh battery delivers a full 24 hours of non-stop playback.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
The travel bag has a roomy interior department designed to keep bottles upright to prevent spills on the go.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of spill

Noun

Gap Large Canvas Five Pocket Tote Two slip pockets outside, two slip pockets inside, a laptop-friendly capacity, and a 100-percent cotton canvas composition.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Gizelle might’ve been spared the shade at the drag show, but Lisa Wu gets it head-on as Nene goes on about how inconsequential both the slip-up and Lisa’s feelings about it are.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of slip

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