swan dives

noun

plural of swan dive
as in headers

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  1. headers
  2. drops
  3. falls
  4. spills
Noun
  • Both Jesus and Wood benefited from outstanding deliveries from the Wales international without being able to get their headers on target.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Zidane scored a brace of bullet headers in the 3-0 win against Brazil, earning France its inaugural star above the badge.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of headers
Noun
  • This kit comes with an aroma sample and a felt diffuser—add a few drops of the Bergamot Tea Blossom scent to further enhance your bathing experience.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Resistance work signals the body to hold onto muscle even as fat drops.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of drops
Noun
  • Moore said older patients can become disoriented and delirious after long periods in the ER, raising the risk of falls.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For the next eight years, Holmes lay dead at the bottom of the Swiss falls while Doyle branched out into historical fiction, science fiction, horror tales, and medical stories.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of falls
Noun
  • From automotive grease stains to juice spills on the carpet, makeup stains, pet stains, or even as a laundry pre-spotter, Stingray Spot Remover gets the job done.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Fussy fabrics and finishes have no place in a room with the potential for spills and splatters at any time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of spills
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