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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
Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Then on Sunday night, temperatures will again plunge below freezing, freezing over any snow that hasn't melted, likely causing travel issues.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
Recovery amenities include infrared saunas, hot and cold plunges and eucalyptus steam rooms.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
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Verb
Tesla stock plunged Tuesday on news of the production pause, with shares falling nearly 4%.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Then on Sunday night, temperatures will again plunge below freezing, freezing over any snow that hasn't melted, likely causing travel issues.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Noun
There will also be a trampoline course, a sound bath, cold plunges, pickleball games and a silent disco.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
Recovery amenities include infrared saunas, hot and cold plunges and eucalyptus steam rooms.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
Verb
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As a companion to Stephen Greenblatt’s Dark Renaissance, which dives into the very different ways Christopher Marlowe (probably) made his living, this summer promises to be bountiful for those of us prone to droning on about the historical context of classic literature.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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The initial conversation isn’t the time to dive into handoffs or timelines.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The data from the monitors has helped district scientists find patterns about the gas: concentrations typically skyrocket at night and the higher emissions are lasting longer before dipping to levels the state says won’t cause a nuisance.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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As for having children, 37.7 percent of childless respondents expressed the intention to do so—up 5.1 points—while the willingness to do so dipped slightly among those with at least one child, citing the costs and challenges of child rearing.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Verb
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The inky tresses stuck out behind her, falling from the BumpIt positioned on the crown of her head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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Starbucks' same-store sales in China were flat in the first quarter this year after falling for four consecutive quarters .—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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The same day, discounts and coupons offered on Meituan had seen prices of a cup of coffee drop to as low as 2 yuan ($0.28), according to local media.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The drop was even starker among Republicans, with that change from 88 to 48 percent — nearly cut in half — in the space of a year.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The steps in a rehabilitation from injury or the buildup after time off are like dominoes in that one tumbles into the next.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Executives around the league wondered what would come next for the team that tumbled from the 2023-24 Presidents’ Trophy champions to out of the playoffs.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Hours earlier, another Pride celebration at Washing Square Park descended into chaos after a false report of gunfire and an individual deploying bear spray into a crowd sparked a stampede of people running for their lives.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Skiers may descend La Videmanette (part of the greater Gstaad ski area) in the winter, but the mountain turns into a climber’s haven in the warmer months.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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Fereshteh Hosseini, an Iranian actress of Afghan descent, was a natural choice for her role due to both her talent and presence.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Today, two-thirds of all Canadians of French descent can trace their lineage to one of these women, widely known as the filles du roi or the King’s Daughters.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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The important storyline over those weeks is about untapped potential, not declining numbers.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Disney officials declined to comment on individual plans out of respect for all guests.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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