PLUNGE Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

plunge 1 of 2

verb

ˈplənj

Definition of plunge

as in to dive

to cast oneself head first into deep water she took a deep breath and plunged from the side of the pool

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surface

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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plunge

2 of 2

noun

as in dive

an act or instance of diving the Olympic diver took a well-executed plunge off the diving board

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jump
leap

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

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In anticipation, the Iranian currency, the Rial, has plunged to a record low. — Emily Feng, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026 One of them grabbed Zeraati while the other plunged a knife into his right leg three times. — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026

Noun

Outside, a 7-by-14-foot plunge pool was installed in the yard. — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026 Beyond the dreamy spa treatments, there’s much planned for wellness at Luura, from on-site classes and contrast therapy in the sauna and cold plunge to off-site adventures like hiking and trail running. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plunge

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge

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Though iPhone users can dive in straight away, an Android app is still in development, the company says.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Visitors and locals come to dive into this swimming hole lined with marble and filled with cold, blue water.

— Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of dive

Verb

The gathered detailing on the backrest of this velvety loveseat looks as if the couch was dipped in chocolate.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
After dipping its toes into beauty, Old Navy has refined its strategy and is gearing up for a nationwide rollout.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dip

Verb

The continent's sweltering summer has meanwhile boosted demand for air conditioning and other energy-hungry appliances at a time when demand for gas, widely used for Europe's heating and cooking needs, naturally falls.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The Oscar winner paired a leopard-print Givenchy fall 2026 dress and the fashion house’s modern take on T-strap high heels.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fall

Verb

Furthermore, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index retreated significantly from the record high set in the previous session, tumbling nearly 8% overnight to mark its largest single-day loss since June 5.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
According to initial assessments, a massive chunk of ice snapped off a glacier and tumbled thousands of feet into the valley below.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tumble

Verb

After descending in a metal cage elevator, Riff Raff removes his cape, revealing Frank-N-Furter in a corset, fishnets and pearls.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Video captured by security cameras perched on the mountainside show the horrifying moment when the wall of mud descended on the Gyirong Port facility, swallowing the six-story building whole as dozens of people run for their lives.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of descend

Noun

The first prince of Norwegian descent born in 567 years, his birth held special significance for the young Norwegian monarchy.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Federal prosecutors have charged about 80 people in the broader case, the vast majority of whom are of Somali descent.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of descent

Verb

However, entering June, crude prices pulled back significantly, while retail gasoline prices declined at a markedly slower pace.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
At home several center-right parties initially declined to join his coalition, illustrating the challenge of uniting the broader Brazilian right behind his candidacy.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

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