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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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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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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 flopped
Both flopped but have since achieved cult status.
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Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Between 1958 and 1978, 30 of the low-budget comedies were churned out (a revival in 1992 flopped), attracting millions of viewers worldwide.
—Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The strategy created momentum, but Llama 4 flopped when it was released in early April 2025—at which point, Pineau had already submitted her resignation.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
But when it was first released, the film flopped, Curry noted.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Since this season’s halcyon days -- a weekend home sweep of the Yankees that got Miami even at 55-55 -- the Fish have flopped at 10-22 .
—Greg Cote
september 7, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel seemed to inadvertently throw shade at Bill Belichick after the NFL legend flopped in his debut with North Carolina earlier this week.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Phones don’t seem to be the long-term solution, pins flopped, and glasses haven’t compelled the masses yet.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
On the ground, the story of what resonated — or flopped — at the Telluride Film Festival can look far different from the headlines.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025
Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Between 1958 and 1978, 30 of the low-budget comedies were churned out (a revival in 1992 flopped), attracting millions of viewers worldwide.
—Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The strategy created momentum, but Llama 4 flopped when it was released in early April 2025—at which point, Pineau had already submitted her resignation.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
But when it was first released, the film flopped, Curry noted.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Since this season’s halcyon days -- a weekend home sweep of the Yankees that got Miami even at 55-55 -- the Fish have flopped at 10-22 .
—Greg Cote
september 7, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel seemed to inadvertently throw shade at Bill Belichick after the NFL legend flopped in his debut with North Carolina earlier this week.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Phones don’t seem to be the long-term solution, pins flopped, and glasses haven’t compelled the masses yet.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
On the ground, the story of what resonated — or flopped — at the Telluride Film Festival can look far different from the headlines.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flopped
Verb
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In the dressing room, after applying lipstick and rouge, Kaliardos plopped a wig of long, stringy brown hair on Costanzo’s head.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Two young women stood in front, plopped two tokens into a metal belt, pressed a lever, and watched as a credit-card-sized piece of cardboard slid out.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Smith’s extended lunge was needed as Chapman’s throw barely beat Pages’ speed, but Smith instantly collapsed onto his side.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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As usual, Florida’s offense looked stagnant and rarely gave the sophomore quarterback good options before his pocket collapsed.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moytoy flapped his lips fast like an engine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Aug. 2025
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Cunha, sitting on the turf, flapped his arms when Mbeumo failed to follow in for a tap-in.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This concern has been tossed around (and tossed aside) for years.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The swells rocked the boat violently, sent wave after wave over the stern, threw us sideways, and nearly tossed all of us into the ocean again and again.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet most failed to note the hospital’s long-standing use as a base for Hamas operations.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Although his shoes contained 10 ounces of highly explosive material, his attempt to light the fuse failed because of foot perspiration.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the Lower West Side of Chicago, music blared and green, white and red flags fluttered down the streets of the predominantly Latino Pilsen neighborhood on Saturday as crowds gathered for the start of Mexican Independence Day celebrations.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Their tops and Tate’s hair fluttered in the breeze of a wind machine absurdly cranked up to Stage 4 hurricane levels.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Repeat alternating and folding until all ingredients are added and folded in.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The handheld food item is made with the brand’s Thin N’ Crispy crust, folded around toppings and cheese, then baked and sprinkled with Parmesan and oregano.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the California native struggled throughout the postseason and had just one hit and seven strikeouts across the first three World Series games.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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England had noticed Patri had struggled with the same issue against Switzerland.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Flopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flopped. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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