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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
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Freshpet Freshpet shares have lost two thirds of their value this year, plunging 67%.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There is some small research to suggest that cold plunges may help reduce stress on your cells and make your body more resilient to future stress.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 22 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The gesture had an unintended effect, though, as her plunging silver dress shifted to the side.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Freshpet Freshpet shares have lost two thirds of their value this year, plunging 67%.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
That mix has made schools especially wary of being identified as the first to take the PE plunge.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There is some small research to suggest that cold plunges may help reduce stress on your cells and make your body more resilient to future stress.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
Verb
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The company is currently looking for a partner to dive deeper into the category with cosmetics.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ready to dive into something new?—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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New vaccination maps reveal outbreak risks New county-level data compiled from state health agencies show vaccination rates across the country are dipping at the same time measles cases are surging.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Another Central Valley battleground district, the 22nd, would likely remain centered around Delano and keep much of its clubfoot that dips into Bakersfield to the south.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The 49ers dropped their first loss of the season to the Jaguars, as the team fell with a final score of 26-21.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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However, only 5% is allocated to equities, which means there is room for retail participation to deepen, especially as deposit rates fall and property remains out of favor, analysts told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
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Follow the album drop LIVE with USA TODAY Taylor Swift Reporter Byran West and read USA TODAY's glittering review of Swift's playful pop.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Transform a small entryway into a functional living area by incorporating a bench for seating, a side table, and a chest of drawers for drop-zone storage near the door.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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The tests showed that wind speeds as low as 30 to 33 feet per second (9 to 10 meters per second) were sufficient to push the tumbleweed rovers, while onboard sensors were successful in capturing data as the rovers tumbled.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Movie ticket sales are down in the United States as the number of major releases hitting theaters has tumbled since the pandemic — and consumers have shifted their viewing habits to streaming platforms to watch at home.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the goals, tactics and personalities pressing hands to television necks didn’t descend fully formed on January 20, 2025.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Hardcore fans from all over the planet will be descending on Spain for the opening shows, and many will likely follow them as the tour continues throughout Italy, England, Denmark, and Germany.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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When Manes arrived, Bukele, the son of a wealthy executive of Palestinian descent, was mayor of San Salvador.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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This includes more than 52,000 Michigan residents of Filipino descent, per Census Bureau data.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And some items, though limited, have seen prices decline, including Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip ice cream, Montgomery Inn’s full rack of ribs, Pringles potato chips and Red and Blue Bicycle Playing cards (though a standard deck has risen 11% in line with the overall index.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Netflix has declined to comment on Musk’s campaign.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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