splashdown

noun

Definition of splashdownnext
as in landing

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Recent Examples of splashdown After splashdown, SpaceX will attempt to recover the capsule, if possible. — David Szondy june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026 Rip Roarin' Falls ends with the record-breaking 100-foot plunge, reaching speeds of 50 miles per hour and finishing off with an epic splashdown. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 Always a picturesque attraction especially with the splashdown. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 The trip would conclude with another splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near California. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for splashdown
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landing
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  • The super athletic forward who thrilled fans with his highlight-reel dunks last season took a hard landing on one wild drive during the first half and limped toward the bench.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The companies announced their official partnership and plans to launch the commercial production of Joby’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, aiming to optimize productivity, quality, and costs.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
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“Splashdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashdown. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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