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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
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
His stomach dropped as the trapdoor opened beneath him, plunging him into a void of air.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
The hotel also includes a saltwater pool and Jacuzzi, a sauna and a cold shower plunge, a fitness studio, and a dog-friendly policy.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
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Verb
And then there’s the wreckage of a broken heart and being left to mend it in an era where technology has plunged dating into overdrive.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
His stomach dropped as the trapdoor opened beneath him, plunging him into a void of air.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
The drop represents also represents a 50% retracement of the stock's advance from its tariff-plunge low of April 7.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
The hotel also includes a saltwater pool and Jacuzzi, a sauna and a cold shower plunge, a fitness studio, and a dog-friendly policy.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
Verb
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The release, which Taco Bell says is one of its most exclusive ever, has some fans dumbfounded and others ready to dive right in.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Space tourism may be inching closer, but until off-planet travel is within reach for everyone, the best way to dive into all things intergalactic is to visit a space museum.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The number of cancellations doubled to 148 Tuesday, while the number of delays dipped somewhat to 2,133, the website reported.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Olaplex sales dipped in the third quarter, but surpassed Wall Street sales forecasts.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Two things happened on that blustery back-to-school morning that fell exactly a month after my eleventh birthday.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Midway through the third quarter, true freshman linebacker Mason Posa, buried on the depth chart just weeks ago, ripped the ball loose at Washington’s 7-yard line and fell on it himself.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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To remove rust, sprinkle a bit of Bar Keepers Friend or baking soda over the affected area, add a drop of water to create a paste, and gently scrub with a soft sponge.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Trex — The decking and railing products manufacturer tumbled 29% after slashing its full-year sales outlook due to weak demand.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Temperatures are expected to tumble into the mid-20s by early Monday, with wind chills in the teens.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The trail stays level early on and crosses the road a couple of times before descending through a grove of Arizona cypress to a shallow drainage.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Senate’s negotiations on reopening the government are descending into another impasse.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tania Willard, an artist of Secwépemc descent known for her work centering Indigenous basketry, has been named the winner of the 2025 Sobey Art Award.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Nov. 2025
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While the upper stage reached orbit in the debut, the booster itself was lost during the descent.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a social media video, Madi said her father's health declined in the months following an early-stage prostate cancer diagnosis.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Administration submitted an emergency filing to the Supreme Court after an appeals court declined to block the injunction.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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