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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
Still, transits have plunged to two or three every day compared to nearly 100 prior to the conflict, according to shipping tracking data.
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Devika Krishna Kumar, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb plunged and has never fully recovered.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Just before its scheduled roadshow, WeWork withdrew its IPO as its valuation plunged and investor interest waned.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The consumer economy, though, is flagging; pork prices have plunged amid a glut and languid spending, in a microcosm of muted demand in the country.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 31 May 2026
The amount of oil in the SPR plunged from about 638 million barrels in January 2021 to a 40-year low of 347 million barrels by July 2023, according to federal data.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The number of foreign visitors, excluding those from Hong Kong and Taiwan, plunged during the COVID-19 pandemic, when China closed its doors to most foreign arrivals and imposed stringent quarantines in many places.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
This revelation plunged her into a period of intense anxiety and uncertainty.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Tesla's stock has plunged since the inauguration (currently down over 40 percent) and its global sales are sluggish at best.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Devika Krishna Kumar, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb plunged and has never fully recovered.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Just before its scheduled roadshow, WeWork withdrew its IPO as its valuation plunged and investor interest waned.
—Greg Bensinger, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The consumer economy, though, is flagging; pork prices have plunged amid a glut and languid spending, in a microcosm of muted demand in the country.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 31 May 2026
The amount of oil in the SPR plunged from about 638 million barrels in January 2021 to a 40-year low of 347 million barrels by July 2023, according to federal data.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The number of foreign visitors, excluding those from Hong Kong and Taiwan, plunged during the COVID-19 pandemic, when China closed its doors to most foreign arrivals and imposed stringent quarantines in many places.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
This revelation plunged her into a period of intense anxiety and uncertainty.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Tesla's stock has plunged since the inauguration (currently down over 40 percent) and its global sales are sluggish at best.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunged
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The prosecution opened first with Collin County First Assistant District Attorney Bill Wirskye, who wasted no time and dived right into the tragedy.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Paramount’s new head of international has dived deep into how David Ellison sold him the dream.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Piccotto effectively plays the regret of a mother forced to reckon with the loss of a child, the horror of engaging with that child again, while also grappling with her own role as a mother felled by the scourge of addiction.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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In a Western Conference Final where a few other key Colorado Avalanche players are already playing through injuries, the NHL’s leading goal scorer this season was felled trying to prevent someone else from scoring.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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In video posted from Kathmandu on Wednesday, Thrall said that the Polish climber was battling frostbite and had descended with the Sherpa guide Thrall was climbing with, leaving Hillary Dawa and him to descend together.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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British climber Chris Thrall, who had descended with Dawa Sherpa from high on the mountain, said the guide stopped briefly to rest during the difficult descent but never caught back up with the group.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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CrowdStrike shares also tumbled around 10% in after-hours trading despite its fiscal first-quarter results narrowly beating Wall Street expectations.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Chinese demand for oil has tumbled 9% from before the Iran war, according to JPMorgan.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Alex Newhook’s shot dipped below Luukkonen’s glove and gave the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 overtime win against the Sabres in Game 7.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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April 29Trump’s approval rating dipped two points from March, to 40%, and his disapproval rating increased five points, to 56%, according to the latest Emerson College survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted April 24-26 (the poll has a margin of error of 3).—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Those who declined frequently faced intense criticism from media outlets and activists.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Major events such as Hamilton and an Issa Rae show were swiftly canceled, staff departures staggered departments and drained the organization of expertise, and ticket sales drastically declined.—
Janay Kingsberry,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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As a result, exports from France’s Cognac region have plummeted.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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But after the pandemic, feedback plummeted.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
1 June 2026
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Investigation traced equipment to officer's home According to the criminal complaint, the journalist suffered an injury while working at the protest and dropped a camera bag containing cameras and other equipment valued at roughly $10,000.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Thin ties dropped from the neckline of the bohemian-leaning silhouette, giving the dress a slightly undone finish against the high-shine black heels.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 June 2026
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“Plunged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunged. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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