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as in to dip
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
prices for those televisions have really plunged since they were first introduced
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as in to fall
to lead or extend downward
a stairway plunging into darkness
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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
an overnight plunge in temperature sent the thermometer to below the freezing mark
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Recent Examples of plunge
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Both events had plunged ties into a deep freeze.
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Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Amazon’s best-selling jelly bra is designed for everyday wear with a seamless feel and plunge shape that can easily be worn under V-neck tops and low-cut dresses.
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Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Verb
Shares of bitcoin-buyer Strategy have fallen sharply this week, plunging to $85 and leaving Michael Saylor’s near-850,000-bitcoin giant nursing stock price losses of 85% from its last summer peak.
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Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Both events had plunged ties into a deep freeze.
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Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
Noun
Next to the hot tub lies a cold plunge for contrast therapy, plus a bathhouse with a changing room, shower, and bathroom.
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Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Amazon’s best-selling jelly bra is designed for everyday wear with a seamless feel and plunge shape that can easily be worn under V-neck tops and low-cut dresses.
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Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
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However, many Mexican fans are convinced that Robben dived and a penalty should not have been awarded.
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Business and technology teams dive headfirst into AI investment, while security, legal and compliance teams apply caution.
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The numbers behind the downturn Wine consumption has dipped to historic lows.
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Saturday highs will dip to the mid-70s due to rain and clouds.
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The woman fell about 1,500 vertical feet, from around 12,000 feet to about 11,500 feet.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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Economists polled by Dow Jones are looking at a drop of 4%.
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The barrier to creation drops, but so does differentiation.
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Despite that progress, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined, as megacap tech names tumbled.
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That shows up clearly in the data, with UK goods exports tumbling relative to other major economies since 2016.
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Then something unusual happened as Valdez descended in the boom lift with Pinky’s remains.
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Collin Morikawa birdied 18 to catch Scheffler and ducked into the clubhouse at 20 under as the rains descended upon the TPC River Highlands.
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SpaceX continued its sharp descent back to Earth.
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Look no further than the ninth inning of Sunday’s latest descent to the bottom.
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With only a week of freedom under his belt, Cribbs said Powell is declining interviews for now, reentering the world with some trepidation.
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The Padres declined comment for this column.
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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