plops 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of plop
as in tosses
to throw or set down clumsily or casually plopped his backpack down on a chair

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plops

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noun

plural of plop

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Verb
  • The homeowners had a hard time keeping fans from attempting their own pizza tosses or trying to sneak dips in the iconic backyard pool.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Some lay them flat, others hang them up, and the last set tosses them into a bin.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The main reason why observers were so stressed is because the shifts in the bond market typically haven’t been seen during economic downturns or stock market dips.
    Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
  • And Riley and Harris needed big finishes to keep their OPS dips from exceeding 100 points.
    Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Surrounded in this shampoo with linden bud extract (naturally rich in amino acids and peptides), the formula plumps up hair by forming a protective film to reduce water loss and improve hydration.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
  • This serum is infused with Jeju green tea and hyaluronic acid, delivering a burst of moisture that plumps and revitalizes your skin.
    Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Plops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plops. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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