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as in fell
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 descended
to lead or extend downward
a stairway plunging into darkness
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Recent Examples of plunged
The price of crude plunged by more than ten per cent.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Export revenues plunged by about 30% that month compared with a year earlier.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
As the fight continued on, the victim grabbed the knife from the mugger and plunged it into him five times, cops said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Not surprisingly, with her second album, British singer Raye has plunged ahead fearlessly.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
That’s one indication that physical shortages, rather than bad vibes alone, are being priced in (the reverse effect happened during the pandemic, when spot prices plunged because of evaporating demand).
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The furniture stock plunged 17%.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
A weeks-long cold snap in January and February plunged the city into a deep freeze.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
As the space rock plunged through Earth’s atmosphere, the pressure wave caused sonic booms that were heard by some people in the area.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Export revenues plunged by about 30% that month compared with a year earlier.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
As the fight continued on, the victim grabbed the knife from the mugger and plunged it into him five times, cops said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Not surprisingly, with her second album, British singer Raye has plunged ahead fearlessly.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
That’s one indication that physical shortages, rather than bad vibes alone, are being priced in (the reverse effect happened during the pandemic, when spot prices plunged because of evaporating demand).
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The furniture stock plunged 17%.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
A weeks-long cold snap in January and February plunged the city into a deep freeze.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
As the space rock plunged through Earth’s atmosphere, the pressure wave caused sonic booms that were heard by some people in the area.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunged
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Punter Tommy Doman dove into how Florida needs to add more Aussies to its ranks.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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On the penalty kick, Olivia Moultrie confidently sent the ball to Lorena’s right as the Current goalkeeper dove the other direction.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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With a hollow interior trunk, Stumpy was among 158 trees felled in 2024 as part of a project aimed at shoring up a sea wall near the National Mall.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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And to be sure, there were winds and rain strong enough to fell several trees, flood a few roads, and knock out power in some Maryland and Virginia suburbs.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
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As an unseasonable heatwave descended last week, auto mechanic Gustavo Gonzalez, 44, sat on a couch at his lot beneath an oak tree.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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After hosting a huge comeback concert in Seoul, BTS descended on New York City for a Spotify showcase followed by performances at the Guggenheim for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
25 Mar. 2026
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Crude futures tumbled , and gold prices cut losses.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Stocks surged and oil prices tumbled after the president made his announcement on his social media platform.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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Prices have dipped, inventory has grown, snowpack is at a record low, and economic concerns persist.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Before the Iran conflict erupted in late February, the euro zone's inflation rate had dipped below the central bank's 2% target.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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All of the candidates would be newcomers to the board, since incumbents Denise Fears and Blake Roberson declined to run.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Uber declined to comment on its latest entry into the autonomous vehicle market.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The shrinkage follows lackluster economic performance in 2025, which plummeted the company’s shares by 25% in February.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Micron shares plummeted 10% on Monday, continuing the memory maker’s significant post-earnings sell-off.—
Lola Murti,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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With Saturday’s loss, the Royals (0-2) dropped the series to the Braves.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the Hornets dropped into 10th place.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Plunged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunged. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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