swan dive

noun

Definition of swan divenext
as in header

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  1. header
  2. belly flop
  3. drop
  4. spill
  5. slip
Noun
  • The London double-header follows Jay-Z’s three-night run at Yankee Stadium in New York City, which took place in July.
    — Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
  • One of them, James Trafford, made an excellent stop to keep out an Igor Jesus header.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of header
Noun
  • On splashdown, the rocket tipped over and belly flopped into the sea as expected, broke apart and exploded as left over propellants ignited.
    — William Harwood, CBS News, 22 May 2026
  • Maybe that Great White shark out there did a big ol' belly flop?
    — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of belly flop
Noun
  • Just across the street from the bus stop … lurks a deep drainage pool at the bottom of a sheer 12-foot drop from the street.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Colleges have add/drop periods and deadlines for students to enroll in courses for the semester.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of drop
Noun
  • Westbound Interstate 80 was shut down Monday near Colfax after a big-rig fire led to a 75-gallon diesel spill, officials said.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In an Early Childhood classroom, this might include children hanging up their belongings, cleaning a spill, returning work to its proper location, and helping care for plants, animals, or the classroom.
    — Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of spill
Noun
  • The ground is made of textured, slip-resistant concrete, designed to provide safer footing for livestock moving throughout the facility.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Among roofers, falls, slips and trips accounted for 83 of 104 deaths.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of slip
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“Swan dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dive. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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