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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
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
But the smoking gun was that the temperatures were also plunging deep underwater, at up to 1,000 meters below the surface.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
1 July 2026
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Amazon’s best-selling jelly bra is designed for everyday wear with a seamless feel and plunge shape that can easily be worn under V-neck tops and low-cut dresses.
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Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Verb
The Kardashians star could be seen hugging True as the former basketball player—who wore a plunging black metallic shirt, black slacks, a shiny chain necklace, and black sunglasses—beamed at the camera, holding Tatum in his arms.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
But the smoking gun was that the temperatures were also plunging deep underwater, at up to 1,000 meters below the surface.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
1 July 2026
Noun
Next to the hot tub lies a cold plunge for contrast therapy, plus a bathhouse with a changing room, shower, and bathroom.
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Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Amazon’s best-selling jelly bra is designed for everyday wear with a seamless feel and plunge shape that can easily be worn under V-neck tops and low-cut dresses.
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Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
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However, many Mexican fans are convinced that Robben dived and a penalty should not have been awarded.
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Business and technology teams dive headfirst into AI investment, while security, legal and compliance teams apply caution.
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Wall Street was mixed in light trading early Thursday as chip stocks fell further and oil prices dipped near their levels before the Iran war began.
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The number of Tarrant County kindergartners vaccinated against measles dipped slightly last school year, according to the latest data.
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The woman fell about 1,500 vertical feet, from around 12,000 feet to about 11,500 feet.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.
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Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
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Despite that progress, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined, as megacap tech names tumbled.
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That shows up clearly in the data, with UK goods exports tumbling relative to other major economies since 2016.
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Another witness said Lopez stood up twice as the aircraft began descending into Las Vegas, went to the restroom, then returned to his seat before suddenly launching the attack.
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Around 1,000 attendees are expected to descend on Madison Square Garden over the next two days to celebrate the union of the music superstar and Super Bowl champion.
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His mother was of European descent and his father was a Cantonese opera star who was on tour in the city, affording his son birthright citizenship.
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Stokesbury said the climber's descent was a long slide down the steep snow slope rather than a straight free fall, with the terrain gradually becoming less steep farther down the mountain.
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After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.
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In May, during a tense commission meeting, a majority of commissioners declined to give her a raise after her first year on the job.
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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