plunge in
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 plunge in the sales of women’s attire at Trumbull Street — once the strongest line of in-store sales — figured into the need for less space.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The drop reflects the recent plunge in oil and gasoline futures in recent days as traders bet on a US-Iran deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
That has resulted in a roughly 70% plunge in COLD shares over the past five years.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Most adults plunge in water between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, with sessions typically running three to five minutes once tolerance is built up.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The drop reflects the recent plunge in oil and gasoline futures in recent days as traders bet on a US-Iran deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
That has resulted in a roughly 70% plunge in COLD shares over the past five years.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Most adults plunge in water between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, with sessions typically running three to five minutes once tolerance is built up.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
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“Plunge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plunge%20in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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