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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
Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 17 June 2026
The famous Goodyear blimp, a staple at South Florida sporting events, plunged from the sky during a storm on June 16, 2005.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Facilities include saunas, steam rooms, cold plunges, a 3,000-square-foot gym, Pilates studios, plus zones devoted to IV therapy, hyperbaric oxygen sessions, and red-light treatment.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
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Verb
Investors were equally unimpressed, with Snap shares plunging nearly 30 percent following Tuesday’s announcement, a brutal reality check for the struggling social media platform.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 17 June 2026
The famous Goodyear blimp, a staple at South Florida sporting events, plunged from the sky during a storm on June 16, 2005.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Noun
Drift Wellness will offer a sauna and cold plunge experience.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Facilities include saunas, steam rooms, cold plunges, a 3,000-square-foot gym, Pilates studios, plus zones devoted to IV therapy, hyperbaric oxygen sessions, and red-light treatment.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
Verb
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The sun dives into the zodiac sign of cancer, packing what will be an intense cosmic punch.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Signups are open for Exploring Our Sense of Place, San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy’s program of excursions that dives deeply into the watershed’s natural and cultural history while reinforcing participants’ connection to the nature that surrounds them.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Gas dipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since March.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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World Cup sensation Freddy dipped his toes into the country music world in epic fashion.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Scheffler, who fell nine shots behind with a pair of bogeys at the start, shot 32 on the back nine by chipping in from 65 feet on the 14th for the start of three straight birdies.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Overall homicides in the United States have fallen for four consecutive years, according to FBI data analyzed by the Washington Post.—
Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Mix one drop of castile soap with 16 ounces of warm water in a spray bottle.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Retailers face challenges from SNAP cuts and consumer fatigue, needing to demonstrate value as price drops will be delayed for months.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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
Verb
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Visitors descend 168 steps to a spectacular view of Sable Falls’ 75-foot cascade.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
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Hundreds of people descended on 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday for the city's annual Juneteenth Parade.—
Raymond Strickland,
CBS News,
21 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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In 2023, the year after five Tampa Bay Rays players declined to wear rainbow logos for Pride Night, Manfred said the league would no longer compel players to do so.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Factors such as declining birth rates and families moving out of the city are contributing to declining enrollment at Denver Public Schools.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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