plunge in
phrasal verb
plunged in; plunging in; plunges in
1
: to push (something) into something quickly and forcefully
The nurse grabbed his arm and plunged the needle in.
2
: to start doing something with enthusiasm and energy
It was a big project, so we all just had to plunge in and get started.
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The government attributed the contraction largely to a plunge in output from the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, noting recent volatility in foreign trade linked to new US tariffs.
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Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
The stock is up more than 30% for the year even after a 23% plunge in November, which was its worst month since 2001.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, a further plunge in Strategy’s share price could not only threaten its future viability, but spur the collapse of dozens of other firms that have copied its business model.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
Following the fire’s devastating toll, the city has been plunged in mourning, with flags on public buildings to be flown at half-mast and events such as a light show on the harbor cancelled.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 Nov. 2025
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Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
The stock is up more than 30% for the year even after a 23% plunge in November, which was its worst month since 2001.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, a further plunge in Strategy’s share price could not only threaten its future viability, but spur the collapse of dozens of other firms that have copied its business model.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
Following the fire’s devastating toll, the city has been plunged in mourning, with flags on public buildings to be flown at half-mast and events such as a light show on the harbor cancelled.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Plunge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plunge%20in. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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