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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan dive
Noun
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Twenty-two seconds later, Tsimikas’ corner found Jota lurking, perfectly placed to glance in a header and settle Liverpool’s No 9 debate.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025 -
Players were incorrectly able to do precision lobs off of headers, which could result in headers launching enormous distances across the field.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 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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Without hesitating, Gus belly flopped into the water below with a splash, took a drink and began swimming.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Nov. 2024
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His drop has turned into a days-long news story, in part because the Ravens now have three tight ends each with one year left on their contracts: Jackson’s security blanket, Andrews; Isaiah Likely, a quickly ascending pass catcher; and perhaps the best blocking tight end of the trio, Charlie Kolar.—
Sam Cohn,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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The conditions of the game are believed to have played a role in the result and have benefited the Eagles, as Rams players committed multiple drops, fumbles and incomplete passes that appeared to be impacted by the snow.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The agency’s emergency response work focuses on monitoring air and water pollution, cleaning up oil and chemical spills, and helping to restore water and sewer infrastructure.—
Stan Meiburg,
The Conversation,
10 Jan. 2025
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Those include frozen ponds, which may crack unexpectedly; black ice, which is extremely slippery; and antifreeze spills, which easily attract dogs because of their sweet taste but, even in small quantities, can lead to serious toxicity.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Nothing is yet agreed but dialogue is progressing with head coach Ruben Amorim keen to add reinforcements in the January window amid a run of form that has seen his new side slip to just 10 points above the Premier League’s relegation zone.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The marina caters to Fort Lauderdale’s boating swagger, boasting 164 boat slips and dockside concierge service for those who want to arrive by water.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Swan dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dive. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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