splash down
Example Sentences
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Once that stage is complete, powerful parachutes will slow the spacecraft, which will splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
While its most successful flight yet, the rocket was still lost before it could splash down in the Indian Ocean.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024
The Starship upper stage appeared to be safely on its way to a flight around Earth heading east, to circle the planet and then splash down in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii.
From National Geographic • Nov. 18, 2023
The spacecraft is due to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego in California on 11 December.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2022
Drizzles of rain splash down on top of us, making the air feel instantly thicker with humidity.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
