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Recent Examples of plop
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Much like the move in China, engineers hoisted the building up with jacks, but rotated it 90 degrees using hydraulic rollers on 75-ton spruce beams before plopping it back down onto its new foundation.
—Joe Salas
june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Cleveland Fire shared photos of a dog and a cat, looking exasperated but otherwise unharmed, plopped in a car's backseat, as well as scenes of both reuniting with their owners.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 June 2025
But aesthetically, surely there must’ve been better ways to convey Isabelle’s dire straits than plopping a potty centerstage.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Noun
If you're tempted to remove a nest that a bird plopped in the middle of your petunias, read this first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Much like the move in China, engineers hoisted the building up with jacks, but rotated it 90 degrees using hydraulic rollers on 75-ton spruce beams before plopping it back down onto its new foundation.
—Joe Salas
june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Cleveland Fire shared photos of a dog and a cat, looking exasperated but otherwise unharmed, plopped in a car's backseat, as well as scenes of both reuniting with their owners.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 June 2025
But aesthetically, surely there must’ve been better ways to convey Isabelle’s dire straits than plopping a potty centerstage.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plop
Verb
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Don't toss your wine corks—put them to use in your garden!—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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Just pulse the fillet in a food processor until finely chopped, then toss it with fresh, whole-wheat breadcrumbs (made in the same processor), as well as ginger, garlic, scallion and cilantro.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
Verb
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While the Padres were able to secure a 5-3 victory in the final game of a four-game series against their Southern California rivals, Fernando Tatis Jr. was plunked in the ninth inning.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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Tubers are as easy to plant as potatoes, but many people prefer to buy a dahlia plant or two and plunk them into a pot for instant gratification.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The dip in ready-to-wear and silks growth is largely tied to fewer accessories purchases, not core runway pieces.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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During the getaway on Monday, July 28, David took a dip in the refreshing water and later soaked up some sun.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The analysis does point out some elements of the arrangement that could prove to be problematic for San Diego taxpayers if the project flops.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Lastly, the charge port for the gearbox is on the end of a wire that just flops around in an annoying and unsightly fashion.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The sharpest drop comes from YouGov/CBS News polling conducted between July 16 and 18, which shows Trump's approval at just 42 percent, with 58 percent disapproving—a net rating of minus 16.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The local decline in veteran homelessness is part of a record-breaking drop across the U.S. since 2010, when the federal government began a focused effort to end homelessness among veterans.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
Verb
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That 150-watt weatherproof pad can be plonked on the ground and simply plugged into a wall outlet or installed in the floor for cleaner looks and more stable use.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 July 2025
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Your wee ones can simply plonk the characters on top to trigger related stories or songs.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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And somehow, a few old dive bars and beach shops managed to hang on.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
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Run by Bushwick locals and brothers Max and Spencer Nelson and friend Jordan Dubey, the pizzeria aims to emulate your favorite dive bar, but with better food.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Snow mushroom delivers a big hit of hydration, helping to plump and smooth crepey skin so your eyes look lifted, firmer, and more awake.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
23 July 2025
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There are hundreds surging in: run-of=the-mill cops, detectives and sheriffs, and wives in their own uniform — pearls, skimmer dresses and earrings plump as Christmas tree baubles.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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“Plop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plop. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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