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noun

plural of belly flop
as in jackknives

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belly flops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of belly flop
as in plumps

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  1. headers
  2. plumps
  3. falls
  4. plunks
  5. drops
  6. dips
  7. submerges
Noun
  • The software also supports OCR, redaction, repair, batch processing, and compression, as well as headers, footers, page numbers, and watermarks.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The envelope for mailed correspondence and full email headers can also provide information about when it was sent or received.
    — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
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Verb
  • Hyaluronic acid hydrates and plumps the delicate undereye area, caffeine visibly reduces puffiness, and soothing aloe leaf and antioxidant-rich green tea keep skin looking calm, smooth, and radiant.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Briogeo Destined for Density Serum The Briogeo Destined for Density Serum is a lightweight liquid formula that thickens feeble strands, plumps roots, and rapidly spurs new hair growth.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of plumps
Noun
  • When the time expires, the wrestler with the most falls will be declared the winner.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Despite its increasing normalcy, extreme heat can take hikers by surprise, leading to dehydration, heat stroke and exhaustion, which in turn can contribute to falls.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
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Verb
  • Things couldn’t be better, until someone plunks their stuff down right in front of you, blocking your view of the water.
    — John Natale, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That’s like staying in the dugout during a bench-clearing brawl after a pitcher plonks a batter, then offering the offender a handshake the next inning.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
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Noun
  • The two-day affair brought together more than 300 brands, artists and creators, alongside product launches, installations, food and live performances, while also serving as a platform for limited-edition drops and exclusive fashion releases.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Opening in 2023, French Custard has now made it through a few KC winters, and Wood said people still show up for their special pint drops.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • The company pays, the stock dips for a day and the executives keep their calendars.
    — Mala Ramakrishnan, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • During the fall months, when Texas’ heat dips enough that spending time outdoors is finally comfortable, every corner of the state throws a party centered around great food.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of dips
Verb
  • Reacher submerges a guy’s hand in the oil, temporarily disarming him.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Lush layers of melody and instrumentation submerges the listener in both metaphoric thought and shifting moods.
    — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Belly flops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flops. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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