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floater

[floh-ter] / ˈfloʊ tər /












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Brunson put New York in front for the first time with a floater that made it 105-104 with 1:22 remaining.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

When she finally lifted up for a floater, Connecticut forward Serah Williams was waiting.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 13, 2025

D'Angelo Russell's floater lifted Dallas within 95-94 with 54.8 seconds remaining but Isaiah Hartenstein answered with a layup to give the Thunder a 97-94 edge.

From Barron's Oct. 28, 2025

His floater with 5:16 left gave them a 96-92 lead.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2025

He dribbled between his legs before shooting a floater in the paint.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

He speculated that the administration could “put a bunch of floaters out there” to gauge the market’s reaction different policy actions.

From MarketWatch Jan. 21, 2026

He badgered Wisconsin with a barrage of floaters and driving layups.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 29, 2025

Cameron Norrie has been handed a difficult start against Italy's Matteo Berrettini - a 2022 semi-finalist at Melbourne Park and one of the most dangerous unseeded floaters in the men's draw.

From BBC Jan. 9, 2025

His repertoire included crossover dribbles to set up high floaters in the lane, finger rolls, and double-pump bank shots while hanging in the air.

From Seattle Times Dec. 19, 2023

The floaters may propel themselves through the planetary atmosphere with gusts of gas, like a ramjet or a rocket.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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