flopped

verb

Definition of floppednext
past tense of flop
1
as in plopped
to throw or set down clumsily or casually they lazily flopped themselves onto the couch to watch the game flopped the bag of groceries onto the counter

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2
as in collapsed
to be unsuccessful the attempt to run the ball into the end zone flopped, and our team lost by five points

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3
as in flapped
to move or cause to move with a striking motion a fish flopping around on the dock

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flopped
  1. collapsed
  2. tossed
  3. failed
  4. folded
  5. struggled
  6. missed
  7. bombed
Verb
  • Yet his regime collapsed within days of the start of a coordinated rebel offensive.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Other homes seemed to be abandoned—partially collapsed and overgrown with weeds.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of collapsed
Verb
  • Investigators examined the cell phone and found multiple text messages, but the information could not lead them to the suspect who tossed the firearm.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While the Mustangs’ defense held tall early, starting quarterback Kelvin Jennings tossed two backbreaking pick sixes in the first and second quarter.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of tossed
Verb
  • In the process of collecting talent, Adams failed to assemble a team built to win at the NHL level.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Some have gotten long-term contracts and failed to live up to them.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of failed
Verb
  • They are found soon after out on the ice, naked bodies tangled and frozen together in a pile, with their clothes neatly folded on the snow.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That image has long since been folded into Guardiola’s mythology.
    Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of folded
Verb
  • Healthcare professionals have long struggled with abuse, often exacerbated by patient frustrations over long wait times and systemic inefficiencies.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tennessee, in particular, struggled the most, punting 7 times—more than any other team—compared to Ohio State’s 3 punts.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of struggled
Verb
  • However, Williams isn't the only key player the 49ers have been without during this challenging stretch, as other valuable contributors have also missed time.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, the company missed Q3 revenue and earnings estimates, weighing on its stock.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of missed
Verb
  • In early October 2024, weeks before Assad’s fall, Israel bombed an ammunition warehouse in Jableh near Hmeimim, seemingly with little regard for how Russia might respond.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Shortly after Assad’s ouster, Israel moved in and relentlessly bombed the remaining stockpiles of the Syrian military, including in Latakia and Tartus, with complete impunity.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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