Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan dive
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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
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Maybe that Great White shark out there did a big ol' belly flop?—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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Thrills, chills, spills, just $200 for an all-day pass.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Wipe spills after each use to avoid tough buildup later.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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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
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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
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“Swan dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dive. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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