PLUMMETED Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

plummeted

verb

past tense of plummet

as in fell

to go to a lower level especially abruptly a week in which stock prices plummeted

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Recent Examples of plummeted Tripadvisor – Shares of the travel platform operator plummeted 22% on the back of a leadership shakeup and disappointing guidance. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 Less than 30 seconds later, something went terribly wrong and the plane plummeted toward the ground. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026 According to an analysis by the coalition, if a 2% levy cap had been in place during their latest property revaluation cycle, the average homeowner would have saved $84 a year, while local government revenue would have plummeted by $950 million. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026 Trump’s approval among young men, a key voting bloc that ensured his return to power, has plummeted, and popular podcasters who cater to a younger audience have abandoned him. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026 The president won the popular vote and every swing state, but his popularity has plummeted over the high cost of gas, public corruption scandals and the war with Iran. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026 The Kings plummeted on the PK, dropping from eighth in the NHL to 30th among 32 franchises year over year. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026 Public support among Americans has plummeted, and partners in Europe and elsewhere have slapped sanctions on Israel. — Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026 Public support for Israel in the United States has plummeted, worrying many Israeli voters. — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026

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Collins faces Democrat Troy Jackson, a former Maine Senate leader who stepped in to the race after scandals felled nominee Graham Platner in July.

— Justin Papp,Caleigh Keating,Garrett Downs,Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
In the postwar decades, humans seized ecosystems at breakneck speed—forests were felled, prairies plowed, wetlands drained.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of fell

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Bottoms defeated Rick Jackson, a billionaire who plunged more than $200 million of his own money into the race.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
SpaceX and Tesla, both engaged in the AI and data center businesses, plunged around 5% in early Wednesday trading.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of plunged

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Microchip Technology – The semiconductor manufacturer tumbled 14% on the back of largely disappointing guidance for the current quarter.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
South Korea’s Kospi index tumbled more than 8%, triggering a temporary market-wide trading halt.

— Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of tumbled

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Media Networks, which includes the studio’s TV channels and Crunchyroll, dipped from $913 million to $896 million.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Eala made an international splash and has already dipped her toes into the fashion world, attending Tory Burch and Calvin Klein fashion shows during New York Fashion Week.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of dipped

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In the most recent year of accounting, homelessness increased slightly in the city but declined significantly in Raman’s council district.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
The Post also sought comment on Alex’s allegations; when the agency asked for Alex’s personal information, the newspaper declined to provide it, citing his safety concerns.

— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of declined

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Phillips caught a bad break when her approach to the green hit a tree branch on its upward flight and dropped 20 yards short of the green.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
This allows soldiers to retain the option of using an unexpended round as conventional mortar ammunition if it is not dropped or mission requirements change.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

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