Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan dive
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Everton built a move that ended with Beto testing Andre Onana with a header.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025 -
In the 77th minute Mater Dei’s Ayden Romero got off a header about five yards in front of the goal off of a throw, but the soft shot was caught by Stillwell.—
Lou Ponsi,
Orange County Register,
15 Feb. 2025
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The researchers found that instead of hopping with just their feet breaking the surface, as older studies had described anecdotally, the frogs were actually doing a series of belly flops—sinking for a fraction of a second and then kicking themselves upward with each jump.—
Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
30 Jan. 2025
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Buster the yellow Lab is a thicc fella who can stop, but will not stop, gleefully belly flopping into his swimming pool despite the increasingly helpless and desperately profane protestations of his mother.—
Julie Klausner,
Vulture,
27 Dec. 2024
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The drop had less to do with Kinder’s Q4 report (which was a lot more good than bad) and more to do with the fact that KMI shares had roughly doubled for the year heading into it.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The collaboration features multiple chapters, with the superstar unveiling more items with each drop.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The rug’s slightly distressed look gives it a bit of vintage appeal, and its stain-resistant finish will protect against everyday spills and debris.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Trevor Melton The kitchen and adjoining family room spill onto a large loggia next to the pool.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
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Now's Inaugural Fundraising Evening in L.A., Scout Willis wore a silky white slip dress with off-the-shoulder sleeves by L’Agence.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Kate Moss and Lila Moss are the truest purveyors of mother-daughter style: Whether in matching, maximalist furry coats, on the front rows, coordinating at the Met Gala, or donning similarly slinky, ’90s slip dresses.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Swan dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dive. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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