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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Job openings plunged in December to their lowest level since September 2020, according to the BLS.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Legal and financial analysis software stocks have plunged in recent days, bringing the broader stock market down with them.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Modern sauna businesses offer communal experiences that combine heat therapy with cold plunges in lakes or rivers.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The plunge in precious metal prices was also fueled by a rebound in the dollar, which had fallen to its lowest level in four years before Warsh was nominated as Fed chair, according to JPMorgan analysts.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Legal and financial analysis software stocks have plunged in recent days, bringing the broader stock market down with them.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Modern sauna businesses offer communal experiences that combine heat therapy with cold plunges in lakes or rivers.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The plunge in precious metal prices was also fueled by a rebound in the dollar, which had fallen to its lowest level in four years before Warsh was nominated as Fed chair, according to JPMorgan analysts.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
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“Plunge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plunge%20in. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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