SPLASHDOWNS Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

splashdowns

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plural of splashdown

as in landings

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landings

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This included landings on untouched white sand beaches, in the shadow of immense glaciers, with ice floes drifting quietly offshore.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Each operational Starship launch will also feature two landings.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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