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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
Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
The Mandelson scandal has plunged Keir Starmer’s government into crisis and raised questions about the prime minister’s political judgment.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Strategy — Shares of the bitcoin treasury firm were up 23%, bouncing back from their 17% plunge during the previous trading day.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
The Mandelson scandal has plunged Keir Starmer’s government into crisis and raised questions about the prime minister’s political judgment.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
Bitcoin, meanwhile, steadied following a weekslong plunge that had sent it more than halfway below its record price set in October.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Strategy — Shares of the bitcoin treasury firm were up 23%, bouncing back from their 17% plunge during the previous trading day.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
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Every few minutes Baya would dive down to point out a foot-long sea cucumber, or a cluster of blue, black, and yellow sea stars scattered on the seabed.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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So, before diving into a tough conversation about household labor, try a simple self-affirmation exercise.—
Jelena Kecmanovic,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week at a photo call in London, Robbie also dipped her toe into the late 1700s by way of a John Galliano brocade frock coat styled with a black mini skirt, thigh-high scarlet red stockings and satin Manolo Blahnik pumps.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cut a lemon in half and dip the cut edge in salt or baking soda to provide some abrasive action.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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Council members had long pledged to quell gang violence and improve life for Haiti but fell overwhelmingly short.—
EVENS SANON,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Short video and artificial intelligence video generation company Kuaishou fell by 11% during the same time period.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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But gold prices have been extraordinary volatile, smashing through record highs before posting their biggest single-day drop on record last month.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Their chances of extending that record looked over after 16 minutes, though, when Diaz tumbled in the box after grappling with Kevin Akpoguma.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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At this point in his presidency four years ago, Democrat Joe Biden’s job rating was tumbling.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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This time last year, the Davis Cup descended into farce and acrimony when Zizou Bergs of Belgium collided with Chile’s Cristian Garín at a changeover and set off a chain of events that led to Garín losing the match after being timed out.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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This weekend, Super Bowl crowds are descending on San Francisco for the first time in ten years—and the timing couldn’t be more apt.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the dazzling jumps, daring descents and photo finishes lie lives shaped by sacrifice and sheer determination.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Noha, who works at luxury brand LVMH, was born in Geneva of Swiss and Egyptian descent and grew up across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, while Saif is from Pakistan and works at TikTok.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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The driver and bicyclist declined to be transported to the hospital, according to officials.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The sheriff declined to answer several questions, including one from a reporter who asked if there was a ransom demanded.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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