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as in falls
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 descends
to lead or extend downward
a stairway plunging into darkness
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as in tumbles
an act or instance of diving
the Olympic diver took a well-executed plunge off the diving board
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as in drops
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 plunges
John Hopewell, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
While the filmmaker’s first nine movies were modestly budgeted — see Inherent Vice (2014) or Hard Eight (1996) — the $140 million One Battle, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, plunges Anderson into franchise-like economics.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … DIGITAL DARKNESS – Taliban plunges Afghanistan into darkness as UN issues urgent warning.
—FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Also, any excuse to watch Bill Nighy, who stars as Doctor Lazarus, whose death plunges his forensic psychologist son (Sam Clafin) into a labyrinth of family mysteries.
—Emily Temple
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Stardust Racers, the sinewy roller coaster that towers over Epic Universe, shoots bodies through the sky at more than 60 miles an hour and plunges them toward the surface of the Earth from the height of a 10-story building.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Regardless, that slight is the last thing Prater hears before Dexter plunges a knife into his heart.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 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.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
That adventure takes them away from NCIS headquarters to Europe, where the series plunges Tony and Ziva into a world of international intrigue and espionage, delivering both closure and a fresh start for the franchise's iconic characters.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2025
Cycle through the spa’s saunas, steams, hot pools, and cold plunges, then retire to a breezy hammock or calming cabin for idyllic repose.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Health Benefits of Cold Plunges Cold plunges are often referred to as ice baths.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The Dragons even have two cold plunges valued at $50,000, and another weight room is being added to the indoor facility to allow for simultaneous workouts across programs.
—Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
The Residential Club includes a private pool, hot and cold plunges, a fitness center, pickleball courts, and more.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Separately, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières said that as Port-au-Prince plunges deeper into crisis marked by violent clashes between police and armed groups, the charity’s doctors are seeing a rise in the number of civilian casualties at its facilities.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
There are also many natural ways to stimulate the body’s longest nerve, from cold plunges to meditation.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … FATAL FALL – Family awarded $205M verdict after 6-year-old plunges to death on theme park ride.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
That plunges her into dreamlike visions on Mita, a sinister entity feeding on her pain.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
While the filmmaker’s first nine movies were modestly budgeted — see Inherent Vice (2014) or Hard Eight (1996) — the $140 million One Battle, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, plunges Anderson into franchise-like economics.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … DIGITAL DARKNESS – Taliban plunges Afghanistan into darkness as UN issues urgent warning.
—FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Also, any excuse to watch Bill Nighy, who stars as Doctor Lazarus, whose death plunges his forensic psychologist son (Sam Clafin) into a labyrinth of family mysteries.
—Emily Temple
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Stardust Racers, the sinewy roller coaster that towers over Epic Universe, shoots bodies through the sky at more than 60 miles an hour and plunges them toward the surface of the Earth from the height of a 10-story building.
—Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Regardless, that slight is the last thing Prater hears before Dexter plunges a knife into his heart.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 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.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
That adventure takes them away from NCIS headquarters to Europe, where the series plunges Tony and Ziva into a world of international intrigue and espionage, delivering both closure and a fresh start for the franchise's iconic characters.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Cut in half, the total falls to $23 million and the individual average plunges to $95.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2025
Cycle through the spa’s saunas, steams, hot pools, and cold plunges, then retire to a breezy hammock or calming cabin for idyllic repose.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Health Benefits of Cold Plunges Cold plunges are often referred to as ice baths.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The Dragons even have two cold plunges valued at $50,000, and another weight room is being added to the indoor facility to allow for simultaneous workouts across programs.
—Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
The Residential Club includes a private pool, hot and cold plunges, a fitness center, pickleball courts, and more.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Separately, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières said that as Port-au-Prince plunges deeper into crisis marked by violent clashes between police and armed groups, the charity’s doctors are seeing a rise in the number of civilian casualties at its facilities.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
There are also many natural ways to stimulate the body’s longest nerve, from cold plunges to meditation.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … FATAL FALL – Family awarded $205M verdict after 6-year-old plunges to death on theme park ride.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunges
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Most earthquakes occur along subduction zones, where the Indo-Australian Plate dives beneath the Eurasian Plate.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the below interview, Lockhart dives further into differentiating the stories, connecting the dots with very specific references to both books set on Beechwood Island, and where the hope lies in her newest novel, now out in bookstores.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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And King Priam, at great personal risk, shows up with a ransom and falls on his knees and clasps Achilles’ hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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As Venus and Chiron clash, an attempt to connect with a new acquaintance falls flat.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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In the film, a young girl (Linda Blair) becomes possessed by a demon and gradually descends into madness.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The stakes just keep getting higher in this Grand Guignol of bloodthirsty excess, as bereaved government agent Soo-hyun (Lee Byung-hun) descends into shocking depravity in his pursuit of serial killer Kyung-chul (Choi Min-sik).—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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Greater feedback from the nerve stimulation could also prevent missteps and accidental tumbles.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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Within those questions is the greatness revealed when the image moves again, when charging Eagles safety Reed Blankenship lifts a hand to tip Mayfield’s fourth-quarter throw, when the flailing football tumbles into linebacker Jihaad Campbell’s arms near the pylon.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Last Drop Distillers was founded by spirits industry veterans Tom Jago and James Espey in 2008, with a focus on finding and bottling the literal last drops of rare spirits from around the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a country this size, airports can be a hassle, far from city centers and bogged down by long security lines, delays, and baggage drops.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some azaleas are winter hardy to USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6, where the coldest winter night dips to -10 degrees.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Guests can dine at the on-site Beacon Restaurant, stroll the nearby boardwalk, or unwind by the fire pits as the sun seemingly dips into the glistening lake.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Already, Lores has ended a cycle of revenue declines with five consecutive quarters of top-line growth.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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While the stock benchmarks saw sharp declines yesterday, both of them are poised to turn in healthy weekly and monthly gains.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Plunges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunges. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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