swan dive

Definition of swan divenext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan dive
Noun
  • Banda’s first goal came in the 33rd minute with her back to the goal, controlling a header from Rafaelle and twisting around to slot it home for her sixth goal of the season to cut the lead to 2-1.
    Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
  • Traoré’s touch on a header landed in the path of St-Georges for the game-winner in stoppage time to complete the comeback for the Legacy (1-5-1).
    Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • Maybe that Great White shark out there did a big ol' belly flop?
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • To his credit, Johnson addressed the movie’s belly flop at the box office with candor and with maturity.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Then, put your ballot into a mailbox or secure drop box, or deliver it to a voting center or county elections office.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
  • Two aviation courses are expected to take place, including water drops, passenger loading, cargo handling and refining communications, according to a release.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • Thrills, chills, spills, just $200 for an all-day pass.
    Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
  • Wipe spills after each use to avoid tough buildup later.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Whether the look is a satin midi paired with a crisp button-down or a slinky slip styled with a graphic T-shirt, the goal here is to make the material feel effortless—a look that could work just as well at a casual weekend hang as a dream dinner in Paris.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 May 2026
  • The Village Board recently agreed to proceed with what officials called a compromise that would use temporary bollards to make the slip lane/Sloan Triangle area at times be closed off for events.
    Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Swan dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dive. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster