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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
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The Art Deco dress featured a midnight blue tone with a plunging neckline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
The recent sales plunge is the biggest decline in history, according to CNN.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 June 2025
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Verb
Macroeconomic uncertainties also pose a threat; for instance, during the 2022 inflation crisis, QuantumScape’s stock plunged 85% from its highs, far exceeding the S&P 500’s 25% decline.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The Art Deco dress featured a midnight blue tone with a plunging neckline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Noun
For the first time there will be cold plunges outside provided by Felix Family Farm.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
The recent sales plunge is the biggest decline in history, according to CNN.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
Verb
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On a loose ball in the second quarter, Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein dove to the floor to secure it.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Below, Lind dives into Cadence’s impulsive plan to set the Sinclair house on fire, building out her romantic chemistry with newcomer Maheshwari and why Cadence’s story isn’t quite finished with this season.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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Accenture’s stock dipped almost 7.5% to $285 per share last week after the company reported a decline of 6% in its new bookings at $19.7 billion in Q3 2025.—
Ankita Dhawan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Shortly after the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 45 points, or 0.1%.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Monthly spending has also fallen by almost $20 year-over-year.—
Jon Kirchner,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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When her moment came to walk the red carpet three days later, a radiant Cassie held hands with Combs, her hair styled to fall just over her injured eyebrow and eye.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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That can play an important role, but crime analysts say the reasons behind these drops are more complex and broader.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Inspired by streetwear marketing that plays on exclusivity and hype, Absolute Merch’s full-scale merch strategies also feature merch drops and limited-edition designs that power community and revenue, often leading to merch trades among fans.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Adjust earnings per share tumbled 86% to 14 cents, beating Wall Street forecasts by a penny.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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In 1996, a 3-year-old boy tumbled 24 feet into a gorilla enclosure after sliding through a barrier at a Chicago-area zoo.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Last year, Japan saw record numbers of international visitors, many of whom descend on regions like Kyoto to buy high-grade matcha rarely available overseas.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
20 June 2025
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Keyboardist Tim Lauer wrote a string arrangement that included a heat-inducing, descending glissando.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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Medical testing conducted at the Institute of Forensic Medicine determined that the baby, a girl, was likely of South American descent and was born alive.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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According to Honda, the purpose of the flight was to demonstrate a number of key technological areas for reusable systems, including flight stability during ascent and descent, and power landing capability.—
David Szondy
June 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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LeBron James already opted in to a $52.6 million deal with the Lakers for next season, the Rockets traded for Durant and the Los Angeles Clippers saw James Harden decline his option in return for a new deal and a raise.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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Three players ultimately declined to participate this time around: Ken Griffey Jr., Frank Thomas and Barry Bonds.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2025
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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