plunged

verb

past tense of plunge
1
as in dived
to cast oneself head first into deep water she took a deep breath and plunged from the side of the pool

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2
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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3
as in descended
to lead or extend downward a stairway plunging into darkness

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Recent Examples of plunged Since going public in March on the Nasdaq Global Market, Greenland Energy’s market cap has plunged nearly 85% down to about $54 million. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Average humanoid robot prices have plunged 93% between 2020 and 2025 to $58,000, according to Wood Mackenzie. — Elaine Yu,anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 Results for the youngest students, third graders, plunged 14 percentage points, with only 44% scoring proficient in the subject. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 In particular, lettuce prices plunged 16% after a deadly Cyclospora illness outbreak led to a recall of iceberg lettuce from Mexico. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026 The on-track wagering handle has plunged even more drastically. — Stephen J. K. Walters, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026 Five 17-year-old friends were killed when their vehicle plunged off a cliff and down a steep Colorado hillside, leaving their families and community grappling with an unimaginable loss just as a new school year begins. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 While on an anniversary trip with her husband, Bernadette Vander Meer plunged to her death from the iconic Angels Landing tower in Zion National Park. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Oil prices plunged on the news, reflecting expectations of a lasting arrangement that has failed to materialize several times. — semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunged
  1. dived
  2. fell
  3. descended
  4. tumbled
  5. dipped
  6. declined
  7. plummeted
  8. dropped
Verb
  • In 2025, Mariska dove deep into her mother’s life in her documentary, My Mom Jayne.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Toritohausen hit a hurricanrana on Dominik to the outside and dived onto the heel.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of dived
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  • The return to form is all the more stunning given that book sales overall are barely rising, and Amazon, which nearly felled Barnes & Noble in the 2010s, is still a threat.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Each measures 500 square feet, with its walls, ceilings, and timber beams made from pine trees felled on site.
    — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fell
Verb
  • But at the end of the year, as immigration officers descended on Minneapolis, that vote became a liability.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • There was a very real chance the bus could continue to slide, but Lara and four other soldiers and airmen rushed to help as the scene descended into chaos.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of descended
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  • Oil prices tumbled at the start of the week on optimism that a deal to reopen the strait could be imminent.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Peloton shares tumbled nearly 13% in morning trading Thursday as the outlook disappointed investors.
    — Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tumbled
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  • In terms of lead or co-lead roles, women and girls have seen progress (38 films in 2025 compared to 20 in 2007), but the figure dipped from the 19-year high of 55 lead/co-lead roles in 2024.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The surge stands out because overall housing production dipped slightly in 2025, to 27,293 units from 28,498 the year before.
    — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of dipped
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  • And while her office brought its findings to the Illinois State Police and Cook County state’s attorney, a spokesperson said, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke declined to immediately bring charges.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators ultimately declined to file criminal charges against Brady Kiser in connection with the toddler’s death.
    — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of declined
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  • The odds of the Clarity Act passing into law this year have plummeted in recent months on the Polymarket and Kalshi prediction platforms, dropping to around 20% from a peak of around 80% in the first few months of the year.
    — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Participation in the program plummeted after the passage of a 2023 law that made outdoor dining permanent while also scaling it back significantly.
    — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of plummeted
Verb
  • Gas prices dropped again in July — just in time for those summer road trips.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Two of the women were arrested that day, but the charges were later dropped.
    — Marissa Armas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
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