as in to fall
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
a week in which stock prices plummeted
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Recent Examples of plummet
According to the Washington Post, the plane, a Piper Saratoga, plummeted from 2,200 feet to 1,100 in a span of 14 seconds.
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Barry Levitt, Time, 12 Feb. 2026
Factory owners say 2025 was marked by deep uncertainty as orders plummeted.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Costs of solar panels, wind turbines and batteries have all plummeted.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The number of people detained in Orange County’s jail solely for immigration violations has plummeted as the calendar turned to February.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
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Barry Levitt, Time, 12 Feb. 2026
Factory owners say 2025 was marked by deep uncertainty as orders plummeted.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Costs of solar panels, wind turbines and batteries have all plummeted.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The number of people detained in Orange County’s jail solely for immigration violations has plummeted as the calendar turned to February.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plummet
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The Tigers, particularly Mark Mitchell, put in a strong effort but fell short in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in a 94-86 loss.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2026
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Pielmeier expects the conditions to subside in much of Switzerland over the course of next week, once the new snow has stabilized, except in the south of the country where less snow has fallen.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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But since then, Reuters recently reported, cocoa prices have plunged by 70 percent due to falling demand and because candy makers have developed alternatives to chocolate.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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Since October last year, Russia has intensified its drone and missile attacks on the Ukrainian energy system, knocking out electricity and heat and plunging millions of Ukrainians into long blackouts during bitterly cold winter temperatures.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cassia County Sheriff Jarrod Thompson’s office declined to comment Thursday and directed the Statesman back to Larsen.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Durant declined to address the allegation directly on Wednesday.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Insurance brokers tumbled on another program tied to OpenAI.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Set your dryer to tumble-dry on low.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene Palm Springs has long been a retreat for those seeking a restorative weekend away from the bustle of nearby Los Angeles and, come winter when the temps dip in most places around the States, those desperate for a dose of winter sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to the city, the program which works through the Open Rewards app on Apple and Google app stores helps boost Southlake’s sales tax revenue when businesses see dips right after the Christmas holiday season.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rai led by one stroke when play was suspended Thursday but bogeyed 18 early Friday to drop into a tie and shot a second-round 70, leaving him tied for 12th with South African Aldrich Potgeiter, Ryan Fox and 2021 Genesis champion Max Homa at the halfway point.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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This jaw-dropping arts center also hosts plays, dance performances, classical concerts, and contemporary music gigs by major names such as Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Björk, New Order, Paul Weller, and Lorde.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Plummet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plummet. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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