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Definition of plunge
plunged
;plunging
transitive verb
1 : to cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly into something plunged the dagger
2 : to cause to enter a state or course of action usually suddenly, unexpectedly, or violently plunged the nation into economic depression
intransitive verb
1 : to thrust or cast oneself into or as if into water
2a : to become pitched or thrown headlong or violently forward and downward; also : to move oneself in such a manner plunged off the embankmentb : to act with reckless haste : enter suddenly or unexpectedly plunges into project after projectc : to bet or gamble heavily and recklessly
3 : to descend or dip suddenly the stock's value plunged
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Examples of plunge in a Sentence
Her car plunged off a bridge.
The stock market plunged yesterday.
The President's approval rating has plunged to 20 percent.
The moose population has plunged in recent years.
The rocky cliffs plunge into the swirling rapids below.
The road plunges down the mountain.
Recent Examples of plunge from the Web
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Sedan sales at Ford plunged 23 percent, while deliveries of Ford's biggest money maker, the F-Series truck line, rose 9.8 percent.
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Immediately after the fire, that plunged to $30.6 million.
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The gown featured a plunging mock neck and thigh-high slit, but the best feature was definitely the train.
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In recent years application numbers have exploded and acceptance rates—especially at elite universities—have plunged.
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A loaf of bread may be considered toxic, but a willingness to plunge into the largely unregulated world of vitamins and supplements is a given.
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The loss was a dagger to the heart for U of L, one plunged in by TCU's pitching staff and subsequently twisted by two umpiring decisions –
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Coinciding with a sharp drop in oil prices, those measures contributed to a 4 percent contraction in the Russian economy and sent its reserves plunging.
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The three fishermen on board were plunged into the water.
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Origin and Etymology of plunge
Middle English, from Anglo-French plunger, from Vulgar Latin *plumbicare, from Latin plumbum lead
plunge
Definition of plunge
Examples of plunge in a Sentence
Amazingly, the cat survived its plunge from the building's roof.
Market analysts predicted a price plunge.
The store experienced a sharp plunge in sales.
Recent Examples of plunge from the Web
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Project Sunroof will now not only inform users how much sun hits their roof, or how much solar panels would save them per month, but also which of their neighbors have taken the plunge first.
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Chitwan National Park in south-central Nepal is one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger, and the site of the new Meghauli Serai Jungle Lodge by Taj where 12 suites overlook the Rapti River and 16 villas feature plunge pools.
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That led Fishermen’s Finest to take the plunge, deciding to replace one of its two nearly 40-year-old ships.
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As a result, grades plunge as students struggle with symbolic logic and Advanced Placement French.
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Although Sutherland was hesitant to take the plunge into a full-blown music project of his own, Cole encouraged him.
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Home Capital rose 16 percent to C$10.14 at 12 p.m. in Toronto, paring its plunge since April 19 to 55 percent.
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With the support of husband Seth, Lawrence took an enterprising plunge in October 2011, turning a hobby of antique and thrift store spelunking into a full-fledged resale shop venture.
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In addition to weak exports, manufacturing activity had been hurt by a steep plunge in energy prices, which led to sharp cutbacks by energy companies in exploration and drilling.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'plunge'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of plunge
15th century
PLUNGE Defined for English Language Learners
plunge
playDefinition of plunge for English Language Learners
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: to fall or jump suddenly from a high place
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: to fall or drop suddenly in amount, value, etc.
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: to have a steep slope or drop downward
plunge
Definition of plunge for English Language Learners
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: a sudden fall or jump usually from a high place
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: a sudden quick fall in amount, value, etc.
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: the act of suddenly beginning to be in a particular condition or situation
PLUNGE Defined for Kids
Definition of plunge for Students
plunged
;plunging
1 : to leap or dive suddenly She plunged into the water.
2 : to thrust or force quickly The cat plunged its head blissfully into the bowl. — Katherine Paterson, Jacob Have I Loved
3 : to suddenly enter or cause to enter a certain situation or state Foolish investments plunged the family into debt.
4 : to drop suddenly downward or forward and downward Cliffs plunge to the valley.
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