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noun

Definition of belly flopnext
as in header

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belly flop

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verb

as in to plump

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Recent Examples of belly flop
Noun
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 In Episode 2, wouldn’t tech-savvy Claudette have a proper iPhone case that would survive a three-story belly flop? — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025 An early version of Starship tried to bleed off that kinetic energy with a kind of aerodynamic belly flop that ended in a catastrophic loss of control. — Adam Rogers, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025 In short, the potential for a legendary belly flop in season two was massive. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for belly flop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flop
  1. header
  2. plump
  3. drop
  4. plunk
  5. jackknife
  6. submerge
  7. spill
  8. dip
Noun
  • Rhode Island responded with a goal in the 25th minute on a header from midfielder Hugo Bacharach.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • France nearly scored off the corner, but Bounou made another save on a header.
    — Joe Murphy, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of header
Verb
  • Celebrities, including Meghan Markle, swear by the skin-plumping pick.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Its ingredients include pure glycerin and hyaluronic acid to retain moisture, repair the skin barrier, and plump the surface, all with a silky finish and no white cast.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of plump
Noun
  • The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of drop
Verb
  • After Crow-Armstrong stole second, Kuhnel plunked Bregman before walking Michael Busch on four pitches to force in the go-ahead run.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • Imagine taking the gorgeous rock formations of Zion or Badlands national park and plunking them down on the shore of Lake Superior—along with a liberal dose of colorful streaks.
    — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of plunk
Noun
  • Cooler heads prevailed, and Ospreay transitioned from a jackknife to a Style Clash for a nearfall.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Spud led in points after two rounds with a repertoire that included 360-degree jams; a reverse double-pump; a straight-ahead double, and a jackknife.
    — Kevin Sherrington Feb. 10, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jackknife
Verb
  • The subs never actually submerged—passengers simply sat below the lagoon’s waterline—but the ride embodied a growing appetite for underwater tourism.
    — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • Soon, the pump station was submerged, the engines stopped, and water pressure plummeted across most of the city.
    — Kansas City Public Library staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of submerge
Noun
  • Investors are on the lookout for any signs of cracks in the AI rally that could turn into larger spills.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • Bagsmart is known for its spacious, spill-proof totes that sell thousands every month, and this new arrival from the brand ups the style factor while staying true to its practical, travel-ready design.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Definition of spill
Verb
  • Americans' confidence in the court system and democracy has dipped in recent years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • The looping, dipping shot by Uzbekistan’s Eldor Shomurodov from an improbably tight angle was voted best goal of the first round.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of dip

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“Belly flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flop. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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