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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
Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
On Thursday, the regime plunged Iran into a nationwide internet blackout as the protests intensified.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
That year, Stokeyard launched a Thermaculture program at the Hewing Hotel, featuring rooftop saunas and cold plunge tubs; the first Sauna Village at The Great Northern was held in 2023.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Oh, and to add a little spice, temperatures will plunge back into the 40s Sunday.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
On Thursday, the regime plunged Iran into a nationwide internet blackout as the protests intensified.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Putin has bragged that Oreshnik's multiple warheads plunge at rates of up to ten times the speed of sound and can't be intercepted, and that several of them used in a conventional strike could be as devastating as a nuclear attack.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
That year, Stokeyard launched a Thermaculture program at the Hewing Hotel, featuring rooftop saunas and cold plunge tubs; the first Sauna Village at The Great Northern was held in 2023.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
Verb
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On a separate note, art, fertility and hobbies will bring you so much joy — so focus on these areas rather than just diving straightaway into work.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Ever wanted to dive into Shakespeare's sonnets or explore cinema analysis?—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
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Wipe the seal with a soft cloth dipped in some warm baking soda water and dry completely before closing the door.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Best of all, with prices dipping as low as $8, now’s the moment to upgrade your winter travel wardrobe without breaking the bank.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The 1971 Vikings were the other team, and Minnesota wound up falling at home to Dallas in its initial playoff contest.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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In witness footage shared by the police, the paraglider is seen falling from the sky with a faulty parachute and spiraling quickly towards the waters below, before smashing into the ocean in front of horrified beachgoers.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ottawa was in Denver to play Kelly and the Avalanche last week when, shortly before puck drop, the club released a statement from general manager Steve Staios condemning rumors that were spreading like wildfire across the internet about his team.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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To remove rust, sprinkle a bit of Bar Keepers Friend or baking soda over the affected area, add a drop of water to create a paste, and gently scrub with a soft sponge.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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The footage shows Kim tumbling hard onto the snow and sliding across the halfpipe.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Seagate, fresh off a 14% jump, tumbled about 8% in Wednesday’s trading.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2026
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Absolute silence descended on the scene.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement And even with this understanding, just hours after witnessing the apparent ease in which an ICE agent can pull a trigger, thousands of protestors still descended into public spaces across the country, refusing to disappear quietly.—
Paola Ramos,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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Predicting Hubble’s descent to Earth The Hubble Space Telescope was lifted to a higher orbit several times by Space Shuttle missions between 1993 and 2009.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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The worker, who has not been identified, is said to be a data analyst of Venezuelan descent who had no prior arrests and is authorized to remain in the country until October, Council Speaker Julie Menin said.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trey Rose, 27, who was also arrested, met Samson Nacua at another location and got in the car, also not knowing the car belonged to someone else, according to a sheriff’s detective who declined to be named.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, a federal judge declined to issue a temporary restraining order to halt the operations.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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