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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Both findings had already been teased earlier this month by the Wall Street Journal, leading to an immediate plunge in the stock price for Kenvue, the manufacturer of Tylenol.
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Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
The Ringed Kingfisher perches up to 30 feet above the surface, watching for medium-size fish and then plunging in headfirst with a mighty splash.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
That effort has become more urgent as a plunge in Tesla sales that began earlier this year shows little sign of abating.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Jose said a plunge in people willing to adopt shelter dogs left far less room for new unwanted dogs.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
The Ringed Kingfisher perches up to 30 feet above the surface, watching for medium-size fish and then plunging in headfirst with a mighty splash.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
That effort has become more urgent as a plunge in Tesla sales that began earlier this year shows little sign of abating.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Jose said a plunge in people willing to adopt shelter dogs left far less room for new unwanted dogs.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Plunge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plunge%20in. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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