Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flops
Verb
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Hyaluronic acid plumps the look of fine lines, niacinamide smooths texture and refines the appearance of pores, and ceramides seal in moisture while reinforcing the skin barrier.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026 -
The glowy formula blurs pores and plumps the skin.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is one of the most traditional and widely recognized curtain headers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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The movie plunks us down at Mar-a-Lago, where Melania struts out the door and into the back of an SUV, which will take her to the red-white-and-blue private plane painted with the word TRUMP that’s waiting for her at the airport.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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Each January, Stoever makes a maximum contribution to a Roth IRA and plunks another chunk of cash in a solo 401(k).—
Ryan Ermey
Lauren Shamo,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Packing a staggering 228 horsepower into a featherweight package that dips to just 368 lb (167 kg) in track-ready trim, this isn’t merely another halo superbike.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
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The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring, and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The most common adverse events were falls and muscle weakness, which overlap with ALS symptoms.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another was found unresponsive in his room after multiple falls.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The final battle In the Upside Down, Eleven submerges herself in the tank and enters the Void with Kali (Linnea Berthelsen) and Max (Sadie Sink) telepathically piggybacking off of her.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Jan. 2026
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Laura escapes her grasp and submerges Cherry, which Daniel witnesses.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Add the mochiko, orange juice, sugar, vanilla, and a few drops of vinegar, and stir until a smooth batter forms.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Christian wins individual immunity for Purple but drops.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Belly flops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flops. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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