belly flopping

verb

present participle of belly flop
as in plumping

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly flopping
  1. plumping
  2. dipping
  3. submerging
  4. plunking
  5. immersing
  6. plunging
  7. sounding
  8. diving
Verb
  • The smoothing and plumping fan-favorite masks have (literally) uplifted me on groggy mornings, amid grueling hangovers, and during spa nights with my best friends.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Korean sunscreens not only feature high SPF protection, but also include skin-plumping ingredients like hyaluronic acid.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
Definition of plumping
Verb
  • All four celebs started dipping their toes into fall fashion early this year, reaching for fisherman, funnel-neck, and crewneck sweaters while traveling, sipping coffee, and cooking with Ina Garten.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Customers can also choose from three other dipping sauces – honey mustard, buffalo and sweet & sour – all of which were improved, too, the company said.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dipping
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  • By submerging coal in a variety of fluids, Franklin was able to measure the typical size of its holes, as well as the amount of variation.
    — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Stir in the basil, if using, submerging the leaves to prevent browning, then drop in the Thai chilies (if using).
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of submerging
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  • Hentges put the tying run on base by plunking pinch-hitter Jahmai Jones, then Red Sox put runners on the corners as Andruw Monasterio beat out a potential double play ball.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • And in the film’s poignant final scene, Joe despondently plays his piano − only for Angela to sit beside him and start plunking along.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of plunking
Verb
  • Flight attendant and travel industry veteran of 17 years Desiree Miller recommends finding a way to redirect your attention by blocking out unwanted sounds and immersing yourself in your favorite music or podcast.
    — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For a famous California music festival, Tons’ team installed the Antarctic Dome, a space where festivalgoers could get away from the heat while immersing themselves in a display of stunning visual art.
    — K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of immersing
Verb
  • Sydney Sweeney exposed her plunging bralette in a tiny cropped T-shirt.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The sleeveless dress, designed by Carolina Herrera creative director Wes Gordon as part of the fashion house's pre-fall 2026 collection, featured a plunging halter neckline, fitted ruched bodice and full midi-length skirt.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of plunging
Verb
  • George Clooney is sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • With sirens sounding across Kyiv every few hours, school principal Yevhen Poliakov considered canceling the ceremony.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sounding
Verb
  • Koss saw the opportunity and never stopped running, diving into third without a throw.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Fittingly, the building's form resembles one of these majestic sea creatures diving into the water.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of diving
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“Belly flopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flopping. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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