Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly-lands
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Just before Mel's finger touches down on the device, however, the preview cuts to black, leaving their next adventure a mystery.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026 -
That should be a pretty good indication that, whether Murakami touches down at Laguardia and heads over to Citi Field or not, the Mets should be in on the left-handed slugger.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Showering with the bathroom lights off at night, under the glow of the red light, feels futuristic and spa-like.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ready to be honest about what lights you up?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Prioritize balance by naming what fits today and what lands tomorrow.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Economic impact almost always leads the news when a city lands the NFL draft.—
Adam Annaccone,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Belly-lands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly-lands. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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