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floaters

  • plural
    of floater.
    floater
    noun
    a person or thing that floats.

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Doncic’s step-back threes, mid-range floaters and driving layups powered the rise, but a rare dunk punctuated it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026

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

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

Mr. Lemoncello surprised all the floaters by swinging open a window-sized door cut into the bookcases.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein