as in disaster
something that has failed
the movie is such a flop that theaters showing it are the loneliest places in town
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as in to collapse
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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Recent Examples of flop
Katie Rife, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Image But the Ai Pin, which began shipping to customers last spring, was a flop.
—Erin Griffith, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
However, the ball flopped out of his hands and flailed its way over to the sideline.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
But there are also more modest successes, some big swings, and a few flops that would have curtailed other actors.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Image But the Ai Pin, which began shipping to customers last spring, was a flop.
—Erin Griffith, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Patricia flopped as a head coach with the Detroit Lions (13-29 in two-plus seasons) and had a forgettable year running the Patriots’ offense, but several college teams have found success recently hiring coaches with NFL experience to run their defense — including Day.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
However, the ball flopped out of his hands and flailed its way over to the sideline.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flop
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Related article What is ‘Kessler Syndrome’ — and why do some scientists think the space disaster scenario has already started?—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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But what if fossil fuel investments, which have been dragging for a decade, are headed toward disaster?—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Nattily dressed in a tan peacoat and collared shirt, the puckish tot also made monster noises, stuck his fingers in his dad’s ears, plopped himself on the floor and went eye to eye with Trump.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The pair has a stare-off but Shadow remains cozy on the eggs until Jackie picks up a long stick and plops it on his back.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Feb. 2025
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More often, husbands or wives or children collapse in tears when the cremains are found.—
David Wharton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Scanner reports also said a part of a warehouse structure collapsed in the 2500 block of Texas 121 in Lewisville, and roof damage was reported at a warehouse in the 900 block of South Airport Drive in McKinney.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2025
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Instead, Sels rose and stumbled and flapped the ball into the roof of the net, marking another low point at St James’ for the former Newcastle goalkeeper.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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There are also longer hinges that are better at handling stress from the flapping wings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Feb. 2025
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When compared to other ethnicities and races, Blacks are disproportionately affected by the health burdens and diseases that lead to organ failure and result in the need for an organ transplant, especially kidney transplants.—
Andrew Jones,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Obituaries Norma Rae Long, an educator who taught sports and directed lifelong learning programs, died of multiple organ failure Feb. 15 at Gilchrist Center Towson.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2025
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There were no indications Thursday of the team folding its cards on the season.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whites into the batter.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Jason Lloyd Evans At Harris Reed, models walked the runway fluttering exaggerated blue, gold, and jet black false eyelashes.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lift your legs off the floor and flutter your feet.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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Catch up quick: Shortly after a statue of longtime Oregonian editor Harvey W. Scott atop Mount Tabor was toppled in 2020, a guerrilla art-style, 4-foot bust of York appeared in its place.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ahead, discover the very best bathing suits for big busts, including trending swimsuit brands from Summersalt, Good American, Amazon and more.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flop. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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