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verb

ˈpläp How to pronounce plop (audio)
Definition of plopnext
as in to toss
to throw or set down clumsily or casually plopped his backpack down on a chair

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plop

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noun

as in sinking

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Recent Examples of plop
Verb
Cornwall’s cinematic legacy tends to, unfortunately, be linked to jaunty seaside romantic comedies, the sort that plop onto a streaming service like a stone down a well. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 June 2026 But about two years ago, when the Markley Group plopped its second cooling tank behind her above-ground swimming pool, along with a growing number of surveillance cameras, the relationship had soured. — ABC News, 2 July 2026
Noun
The silence of the lake—save for the gentle peal of church bells on Sunday mornings and the plop of ducks plunging beneath the water surface—is a rare and unforgettable pleasure. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plop
  1. toss
  2. sinking
  3. plunk
  4. dip
  5. flop
  6. drop
  7. plump
  8. dive
Verb
  • Contreras was tossed immediately, while Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton, interim manager Chad Tracy and Washington pitcher Miles Mikolas were all sent to the showers early.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle made a routine catch last night and tossed the ball into the stands.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of toss
Noun
  • That system sends air sinking, pressure increasing and temperatures rising.
    — Alexa St. John, Fortune, 30 June 2026
  • Finding the wreck Official records detailing Hōfuku Maru’s sinking were incomplete and inconsistent, Beckensall said.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Definition of sinking
Verb
  • After Crow-Armstrong stole second, Kuhnel plunked Bregman before walking Michael Busch on four pitches to force in the go-ahead run.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • Imagine taking the gorgeous rock formations of Zion or Badlands national park and plunking them down on the shore of Lake Superior—along with a liberal dose of colorful streaks.
    — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of plunk
Noun
  • Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • The grocer opened its doors to customers on June 17 and is the first H-E-B to offer Masala House, an H-E-B product line of in-house meal options like chicken masala, butter chicken, naan, chutney dips and other items.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of dip
Verb
  • Brown has talked trash about Sixers center Joel Embiid and has accused him of flopping.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Video shows Neil flopping his blubbery body around on the street, destroying fences and cuddling with traffic cones.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of flop
Noun
  • The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of drop
Verb
  • Celebrities, including Meghan Markle, swear by the skin-plumping pick.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Its ingredients include pure glycerin and hyaluronic acid to retain moisture, repair the skin barrier, and plump the surface, all with a silky finish and no white cast.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of plump
Noun
  • Payton talks all the time about not putting quarterbacks on the high dive, but Nix has spent his first two seasons in the league working mostly from the 10-meter platform.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 July 2026
  • According to Lindsley, one diver suffered a concussion underwater after a dive.
    — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of dive

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“Plop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plop. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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