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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
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
Bangkok, Thailand — A Thai court removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office on Friday, ruling that her controversial phone call with Cambodia’s former leader breached ethics rules, in a move that plunges the kingdom into fresh political turmoil.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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
Cold plunges put a temporary strain on your heart.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 22 Sep. 2025
The prestigious Sol at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection offers a next-level hydrothermal circuit that points to the pinnacle of this impactful wellness experience, with hot and cold plunges, a steam room, reflexology pool, and even an ice bar.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Some homes have golf simulators, saunas, theater rooms, and cold plunges.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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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
Bangkok, Thailand — A Thai court removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office on Friday, ruling that her controversial phone call with Cambodia’s former leader breached ethics rules, in a move that plunges the kingdom into fresh political turmoil.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Cold plunges put a temporary strain on your heart.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 22 Sep. 2025
The prestigious Sol at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection offers a next-level hydrothermal circuit that points to the pinnacle of this impactful wellness experience, with hot and cold plunges, a steam room, reflexology pool, and even an ice bar.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Some homes have golf simulators, saunas, theater rooms, and cold plunges.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunges
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With that in mind, this week’s Alternative Table dives into each side’s big-chance conversion rate, which serves as our primary qualifier, as well as teams’ total big chances created.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Nobody Wants This is featured on the cover of this week’s The Hollywood Reporter, which dives into the origins of the show and its troubled first season, which despite its issues became a global smash.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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When fear takes over, the price often falls well below its value.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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The movement of aid has increased through Israel’s border, but on a scale that Palestinians say falls short of the needs of a destitute populace.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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As music and dance meld in celebration of artistry, culture and history, an evil descends, threatening to devour the fabric and heart of the community — and all that Smoke and Stack have worked to achieve.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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The chain is routed through the center of the buoy, passes over a gypsy wheel, and descends again, while excess chain hangs freely to accommodate movement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 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
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According to Burlison, the video shows a high-speed object—presumably the missile—hitting the orb, which then deforms, tumbles, and sheds smaller fragments, one barely visible.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The ability to shop Hibbett’s assortment mix on the Uber Eats app went live on Thursday, ensuring that athletes, sneakerheads and fans can get the latest sneaker drops, running shoes and lifestyle sneakers on the Uber platform.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Lower-earning majors beyond just communications saw drops, however.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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But Nix is amid something of a minor sophomore slip — dips in his completion percentage, success rate, yards per attempt and QBR.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meiner has pointed to statistics indicating dips in major crimes.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each of the American automakers is expected to report double-digit declines in adjusted earnings per share but remain profitable on an adjusted basis, according to analyst estimates compiled by LSEG.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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In New York City, which is notorious for its expensive housing and rental markets, rent prices have bounced back after the pandemic declines, and are now still rising.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Plunges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunges. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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