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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
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
The villa’s oceanside lanais, some equipped with their own plunge pool, are perfect perches to grill it up, connect with nature, enjoy island breezes, and, of course, and to soak in spectacular Pacific Ocean sunsets.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The capital's reserves from nearby dams have plunged to historic lows, threatening millions of residents.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
My bungalow, 33, wasn’t overly large but felt supremely comfortable, particularly because of the indoor-outdoor flow between the bedroom and the shaded terrace, which had an outdoor shower, cafe table, and two chaise lounges, as well as a delightful plunge pool.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
The villa’s oceanside lanais, some equipped with their own plunge pool, are perfect perches to grill it up, connect with nature, enjoy island breezes, and, of course, and to soak in spectacular Pacific Ocean sunsets.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
Verb
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Given these areas once held water, scientists are eager to dive into their past to see what the environmental conditions of early Mars could have been like.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Increasingly, hospitals are diving into the world of R&D and creating new tools and systems to make medical care even better.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Temperatures across the state are expected to dip, according to the weather service.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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Saturday morning’s low temperature is forecast to dip into the upper 50s, which would be the first time all month the city has gotten below 60 degrees.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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But, if wages don’t rise to match those jumps, consumer spending could fall and slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That rotation has left the market for 1950s and 1960s cars with oversupply and falling prices.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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This latter interpretation recalls Persephone’s yearly return from the underworld or another myth in which a pomegranate sprouts from drops of Dionysus’s blood after his death, heralding his resurrection.—
Demir Alp,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Aug. 2025
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While that marks a 41 percent drop from the 207 recorded in June, this has pushed the total number of departures in 2025 to 1,358, the highest level since Challenger began tracking these in 2002.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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In mid-May, at about ten thousand feet above sea level, a rocky mountainside in the Swiss Alps gave way and tumbled onto a field of ice called the Birch Glacier.—
Daniel A. Gross,
New Yorker,
27 Aug. 2025
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Just hours after Strand Larsen’s tumbling finish was followed by a towering header to turn a 2-1 deficit into a place in the third round, Wolves rejected a second bid worth £55million ($74m) for the giant No 9.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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On a sunny day last February, Mesfin and a team of photographers and surfers of color descended on Huntington Pier in Southern California.—
Kade Krichko,
Outside,
19 Aug. 2025
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First responders descended on the scene as a plume of smoke shrouded the five-story furnace building on Bells Lane.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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She was born and raised in Hawaii and is of Vietnamese descent on her mother’s side, as well as having Polish and Irish ancestry on her father’s side, who is American.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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The midfielder, born in London of Israeli and Irish descent, represents the Republic of Ireland and has seven international caps.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The finding was revealed in a misconduct complaint filed in June 2025 against the still-working Hartig, who has challenged the accuracy of the report and who declined to comment personally or comment at length through a spokesman and attorney.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority declined to comment, citing pending litigation.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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