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as in to dip
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 to fall
to lead or extend downward
a stairway plunging into darkness
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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
an overnight plunge in temperature sent the thermometer to below the freezing mark
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Recent Examples of plunge
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
The actress wore a sleeveless pink dress with a plunging neckline courtesy of the spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Colors: 10 options Pros: Lift and separation without underwire; all-day comfort; slimmer straps and low-scoop cut for more versatility; back smoothing
Cons: Expensive; takes a few wears to break in
Lucie is one of Koch’s all-time favorite plunge bras, perfect for low-cut tops and dresses.
—Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 11 July 2025
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Verb
The country’s birth rate plunged to another record low of 1.15 in 2024, well below the 2.1 needed to keep a population stable in the absence of immigration, meaning that the working population will continue to shrink in decades to come.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
The actress wore a sleeveless pink dress with a plunging neckline courtesy of the spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Noun
The two-day family-friendly affair has a lineup of exciting events, including a chili cook-off and a monster lake plunge, plus the chance to try your hand at cross-country skiing, tubing, or snowmobiling at Beaver Creek Lodge in Garden City.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Colors: 10 options Pros: Lift and separation without underwire; all-day comfort; slimmer straps and low-scoop cut for more versatility; back smoothing
Cons: Expensive; takes a few wears to break in
Lucie is one of Koch’s all-time favorite plunge bras, perfect for low-cut tops and dresses.
—Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 11 July 2025
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Rafaela then made a leaping dive to the bag, and while Dodgers pinch runner Hyeseong Kim was initially ruled safe, the call was overturned after replay confirmed Rafaela’s glove beat Kim’s hand, giving the Red Sox an inning-ending double play.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
27 July 2025
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Iger’s new plan was to focus on sequels and established franchises rather than diving into new content, and Phase 6 of the MCU is doing just that.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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The share of adults in the workforce dipped to 62.3% last month, the lowest since December 2022.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Overnight temperatures will provide little relief from the sweltering daytime heat, dipping only into the mid-70s.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
28 July 2025
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According to data from professional services giant PwC, global M & A volumes fell 9% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, but deal values were up by 15%.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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More aggressive treatment options Advertisement In particularly severe cases—especially when someone has an underlying autoimmune disease—OTC eye drops and lifestyle modifications will likely fall short.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 July 2025
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New episodes of The Sandman drop on Netflix at 3 a.m.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The local decline in veteran homelessness is part of a record-breaking drop across the U.S. since 2010, when the federal government began a focused effort to end homelessness among veterans.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Still, the episode sent stock prices tumbling and bond yields climbing, until Trump’s disavowal restored calm to the markets.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 July 2025
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One option could be to 'tumble' the regolith, turning it over repeatedly so that the heat is more evenly applied, but this slows the extraction of water and increases the mechanical complexity of the process.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Riders descend the steep volcanic slope at speeds up to 40 miles per hour, wearing jumpsuits and goggles for protection.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The company descended into a form of professional wrestling madness as storylines no longer made sense, with the curtain frequently pulled back to expose pro wrestling in a way that was heresy to many longtime fans.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Maternal mortality remains worst where women of African descent predominate.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Though the state gained thousands of new residents in 2023, most Wisconsin counties are expected to face declining populations by 2050, according to a January report from the Wisconsin Department of Administration.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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