swan dive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan dive
Noun
  • Her header for England’s first goal showed the hunger and desire this England team needed, as did her near-post run to flick the ball onto Bright for their second in the first half.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The 33-year-old scored a hat-trick of headers before heading into the stands after being substituted and was booked by the referee upon his return.
    Sam Joseph, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • He belly flopped onto the ice in ecstasy and relief before he was mobbed by his teammates, and then the game stopped to celebrate the greatest goal scorer who ever lived.
    Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Since then, each Celtics road trip of four games or longer has given way to a similar belly flop at home.
    Jay King, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Trump didn’t name individual lawmakers or prominent conservative figures in the post, which hit just minutes before Wall Street opened with another major drop.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
  • At the time, the company asked visual artist Felipe Pantone to reinterpret its signature Archibald armchair in a limited-edition drop of 110 pieces.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The spill was contained to an agricultural field in the area, and no people or structures were impacted, but the cause for the rupture was not immediately known.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Clean Oil Stains Biodegradable cat litter can absorb oil, lubricants, chemicals, or other spills common in garages or driveways.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • It’s designed with an exterior front zip pocket plus an interior zip pocket and back slip pocket to keep things like your phone, wallet, etc. neat and organized.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
  • This one is crafted in Saffiano leather with contrasting gold-tone hardware, a top-zip closure, an interior slip pocket, and an adjustable strap.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Swan dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dive. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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