belly flops 1 of 2

plural of belly flop

belly flops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of belly flop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flops
Verb
  • Aside from benzoyl peroxide, glycerin softens and plumps the skin by attracting moisture.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • It not only moisturizes, but also lifts, firms, and plumps the skin simultaneously.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Its 3-pin (5V) ARGB headers are protected by caps.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Never rely solely on caller ID, email headers or video presence.
    Brian Greenberg, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Among the most frequent problems are falls, bed sores, and gaps in care that are only exacerbated by overstretched staff and high turnover.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Hospitals are piloting computer vision systems that use cameras and algorithms to detect and prevent falls.
    Theresa McDonnell, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • From PB&Js and dips to smoothies and sauces, almost all of us have experienced the familiar flavor of peanut butter.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
  • But Sheeran also dips into world beats, inspired by recording for a month in India.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Today’s critics note that fluoride is now available in toothpaste, as well as in ingestible drops and tablets like the ones for children that the FDA is working to remove from the marketplace.
    Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Rinse the filter under water, using a couple of drops of dish soap if needed.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Belly flops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flops. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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