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as in fell
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 descended
to lead or extend downward
a stairway plunging into darkness
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Recent Examples of plunged
The city’s press freedom ranking plunged drastically from 80th out of 180 countries in 2021 to 140th last year, according to Reporters Without Borders.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Their standing among independents plunged during their first year.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
In 2022, Hong Kong plunged 68 places to 148th out of 180 territories in the press freedom index compiled by media freedom organization Reporters Without Borders.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Shares of Biohaven have plunged 70% over the past 12 months and are down around 3% this year.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
No dual executive Like other council members, Saint-Cyr had argued for the creation of a dual executive to lead the country during this third phase of the transition, which began after the July 7, 2021, assassination of President Jovenel Moïse plunged Haiti deeper into chaos.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Then in quick succession, a storm dumped a blanket of snow over the Southeast that lingered for days as temperatures plunged again.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
During the height of Iran-Contra, Reagan's approval ratings had plunged.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
Jacinta Stevens was rescued after her vehicle plunged off the Parkway East and into the river.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Their standing among independents plunged during their first year.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
In 2022, Hong Kong plunged 68 places to 148th out of 180 territories in the press freedom index compiled by media freedom organization Reporters Without Borders.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Shares of Biohaven have plunged 70% over the past 12 months and are down around 3% this year.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
No dual executive Like other council members, Saint-Cyr had argued for the creation of a dual executive to lead the country during this third phase of the transition, which began after the July 7, 2021, assassination of President Jovenel Moïse plunged Haiti deeper into chaos.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Then in quick succession, a storm dumped a blanket of snow over the Southeast that lingered for days as temperatures plunged again.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
During the height of Iran-Contra, Reagan's approval ratings had plunged.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
Jacinta Stevens was rescued after her vehicle plunged off the Parkway East and into the river.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunged
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Kingsley, an acting legend thanks to his Oscar-winning performance in Gandhi, later dived so deep into a scene from episode three that the crowd, bewitched by witnessing the actor’s process, erupted into applause.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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And as Bears wide receiver DJ Moore ran deep, Curl undercut the route and dove into the snow for the interception.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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When a newspaper is felled by careless or malicious owners, millions of people are hurt, in big ways and small ways and ways that are impossible to measure.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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France passes budget after failed no-confidence votes France passed an annual budget, ending a long-running debacle that felled prime ministers, amplified support for the far right, and raised doubts over the country’s long-term finances.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Crews descended the hillside and found a person inside the vehicle, who was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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On his way, two more drones descended and exploded.—
Michael Holtz,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) has tumbled nearly 20% this year, and is more than 27% off its most recent high.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Shares of the Turkish state lender Halk Bankasi AS tumbled on Wednesday following the adjournment of a court status conference in the US related to charges of evading sanctions on Iran.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 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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To remove the grease and grime, use a sponge or microfiber cloth dipped in warm water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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Police and city leaders declined to comment on her claims when approached by CNN.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The driver and the bicyclist, who was struck, declined to be taken to the hospital.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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His results faltered and Niklas plummeted down the rankings.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Havana traditionally relied on Caracas for crude imports, but supply has plummeted since Washington captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Venevision, which like most private networks dropped coverage critical of the government in recent years, has reopened its airwaves to anti-government voices, covering opposition leader María Corina Machado's every move in Washington since Maduro's capture.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Campbell’s wife, who had advanced Alzheimer’s, died while Campbell was contesting the charges, prompting them to be dropped.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Plunged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunged. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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