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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
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Super Micro Computer — The AI server maker plunged 18% after setting plans to raise $7 billion through the sale of equity- and equity-linked securities to help cover the cost of hardware component purchases.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Rip Roarin' Falls ends with the record-breaking 100-foot plunge, reaching speeds of 50 miles per hour and finishing off with an epic splashdown.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
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Verb
The floor-length number was designed with a plunging V-neck, adorned with sparkling floral appliques.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Super Micro Computer — The AI server maker plunged 18% after setting plans to raise $7 billion through the sale of equity- and equity-linked securities to help cover the cost of hardware component purchases.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Noun
As the pair approaches the elevation point for their 11,000-foot plunge, Domingo appears to get a case of the first-time jitters.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Rip Roarin' Falls ends with the record-breaking 100-foot plunge, reaching speeds of 50 miles per hour and finishing off with an epic splashdown.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
Verb
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Then festival goers can dive into a truly iconic surf experience with a community showing of the classic surf flick The Endless Summer splashed on a jumbo screen at Powerhouse Park Saturday night.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The most famous of these is A Bigger Splash (1967), which shows a yellow diving board jutting out into a clear blue pool whose tranquility has been disrupted by someone who has just dove into the pool.—
Devorah Lauter for ARTNews,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Hosted nonfiction dipped to 23 from 26.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The album is structured to trace the arc of a relationship, which means that the second half dips into the heartbreak we’re used to getting from Rodrigo.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Two families in Annapolis are displaced after trees fell onto homes following Friday's thunderstorm, according to city officials.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Xcel Energy’s bills in Colorado continue to fall below the national average for electric rates, Isenberg added.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
13 June 2026
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Submissions for variety special (pre-recorded) tumbled to 66 from 89, a 23-title plunge that accounts for roughly half the year’s overall drop.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of garlic extract in a spray bottle and shake well.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Leading up to Sunday’s announcement, oil prices had already tumbled more than 6% over the last week in anticipation of an agreement.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Meanwhile, oil prices tumbled, with WTI and Brent hitting the lowest levels since March 10.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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In several photos and videos posted on social media, the 30-year-old can be seen descending the sheer face of the crater and gripping handholds while performing various acrobatic tricks before falling into the volcanic waters below.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Or perhaps an alien predator with a maw of steel has descended on the center of Washington to beam up the executive branch.—
Philip Kennicott,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
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One highlight of this tenure was his descent into a fit of giggles while interviewing Carol Channing.—
Mark Kennedy,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Mother African Union Church was founded decades before Juneteenth, born out of racist policies and structures that excluded people of African descent from worshipping freely.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Ohtani declined a post-game interview request Thursday.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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The number of stray dog reports has declined in recent years.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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