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Recent Examples of splashdownThe trip would conclude with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026 The trip would conclude with another splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near California.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 June 2026 Rip Roarin' Falls ends with the record-breaking 100-foot plunge, reaching speeds of 50 miles per hour and finishing off with an epic splashdown.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026 They are made up of a top plate and a heat shield, which is jettisoned before splashdown.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for splashdown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashdown
landing
Noun
If Andrew opts out, he potentially still could be enticed into a double sign-and-trade, going to the Lakers, with LeBron landing in Miami.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
An emergency landing station has opened for flood victims at a local shelter, Madison Home.