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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
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
At times comical, each of these stories swerves and plunges deep into dark truths of human nature.
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Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
The jump plunges 364ft towards the Zambezi River below.
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Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
The main channel seen in the images measures about 6 miles (10 kilometers) wide and plunges roughly 1,640 feet (500 meters) deep.
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Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
If earlier American Football records hinted at adult disillusionment, LP4 plunges cannon ball-style into it.
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Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
1 May 2026
Architectonics takes this murky style and plunges it to a new deep, incorporating the bronze gong and chime sounds of gamelan while burying his rhythms in dense, dubby layers of incense smoke.
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Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
As the capsule plunges through the atmosphere, a communications blackout is anticipated as plasma builds up around the spacecraft and causes interference.
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Denise Chow,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
The Guardians must protect the Legendary Silver Crystal when a battle erupts with a mysterious enemy during the Celestial Ball and plunges the Moon Palace into chaos.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Bigger investments saunas, cold plunges and weighted basics For buyers ready to commit, the Redwood Outdoors Vista Outdoor Sauna (6-person) is one of the higher-end home investments of 2026.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Facilities include saunas, steam rooms, cold plunges, a 3,000-square-foot gym, Pilates studios, plus zones devoted to IV therapy, hyperbaric oxygen sessions, and red-light treatment.
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Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
Additional wellness offerings include an infrared sauna, two cold plunges, a pool, and guided stretching and yoga classes.
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Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
There are hot and cold plunges as well as an indoor pool, too.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Hosted by Daybreaker, the global sober dance and social wellness community, and fashion brand Paraiso, Heatwave will transform the iconic waterfront destination into a late-night party with immersive music and dance in sauna and steam-room environments, cold plunges and poolside gatherings.
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Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Brecka, who is not a doctor, put White on a regimen of supplements, cold plunges, IV drips, and red-light therapy that has left him feeling leaner, more energized, and no longer suffering from sleep apnea.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
The foundation’s Maine retreats focus on seaside healing through beach walks, ocean cold plunges, labyrinth ceremonies, hiking and daily guided movement.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
Verb
In six parts, The American Revolution, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, plunges us into the momentous war that led to the nation’s founding.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
At times comical, each of these stories swerves and plunges deep into dark truths of human nature.
—
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
The jump plunges 364ft towards the Zambezi River below.
—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
The main channel seen in the images measures about 6 miles (10 kilometers) wide and plunges roughly 1,640 feet (500 meters) deep.
—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
If earlier American Football records hinted at adult disillusionment, LP4 plunges cannon ball-style into it.
—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
1 May 2026
Architectonics takes this murky style and plunges it to a new deep, incorporating the bronze gong and chime sounds of gamelan while burying his rhythms in dense, dubby layers of incense smoke.
—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
As the capsule plunges through the atmosphere, a communications blackout is anticipated as plasma builds up around the spacecraft and causes interference.
—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
The Guardians must protect the Legendary Silver Crystal when a battle erupts with a mysterious enemy during the Celestial Ball and plunges the Moon Palace into chaos.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Aman Nai Lert Bangkok offers private Muay Thai training, cold plunges and hydrotherapy alongside a partnership with Hertitude Clinic, a medical wellness center offering health assessments and longevity programs.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Bigger investments saunas, cold plunges and weighted basics For buyers ready to commit, the Redwood Outdoors Vista Outdoor Sauna (6-person) is one of the higher-end home investments of 2026.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Facilities include saunas, steam rooms, cold plunges, a 3,000-square-foot gym, Pilates studios, plus zones devoted to IV therapy, hyperbaric oxygen sessions, and red-light treatment.
—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
Additional wellness offerings include an infrared sauna, two cold plunges, a pool, and guided stretching and yoga classes.
—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
There are hot and cold plunges as well as an indoor pool, too.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Hosted by Daybreaker, the global sober dance and social wellness community, and fashion brand Paraiso, Heatwave will transform the iconic waterfront destination into a late-night party with immersive music and dance in sauna and steam-room environments, cold plunges and poolside gatherings.
—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Brecka, who is not a doctor, put White on a regimen of supplements, cold plunges, IV drips, and red-light therapy that has left him feeling leaner, more energized, and no longer suffering from sleep apnea.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
The foundation’s Maine retreats focus on seaside healing through beach walks, ocean cold plunges, labyrinth ceremonies, hiking and daily guided movement.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunges
Verb
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For even more Emmy talk, listen to this week’s episode of Little Gold Men, which dives deep into the show’s biggest categories.
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Just like in the teaser, there are several nods to the magical world from the original film from self-spinning spoons to umbrella dives off a roof, and of course, midnight margaritas.
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Otherwise, falls, trampling, injuries and deaths could occur.
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Leah Lewis stars as introverted Ellie, who falls for popular girl Aster (Alexxis Lemire) while writing love letters to her on behalf of a male friend.
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Now, Drake has pulled ahead of the British singer-songwriter, who descends slightly to tenth place.
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Avoid morning hours when flowers are damp with dew and late evening when dew descends on the garden.
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The firm is maintaining its 2026 oil price forecast at $100 per barrel for Brent, even as the global benchmark tumbles below $80 per barrel for the first time since March.
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The tumbles and trust falls might start to scare you, but this is hardly these clowns’ first rodeo.
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Gorgeous fragrance of wildflowers and pear drops with lots of juicy peach flavors on the palate, balanced by fresh acidity.
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Some of the individuals charged in the indictment unsealed Wednesday were inmates at prisons around the country and used cellphones to schedule drops at various prisons.
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Fairways are generous, but the terrain winds and dips – lending to the challenge.
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The decay rate will increase as the spacecraft dips into denser layers of the atmosphere until Swift finally burns up during reentry.
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Numerous theories have been thrown around to try shedding light on the more recent declines among males.
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But those plans got shelved, first due to the recession and later due to countywide enrollment declines.
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David Rubenstein, the son of a Baltimore postal worker, was frustrated in a Washington law firm when he was both inspired by a wildly successful leveraged buyout and unnerved by a book that claimed the odds of successfully starting a company plummets after 37.
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People run for safety as a drone, probably downed by Russian air defenses, plummets into a building in a sprawling marketplace.
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“Plunges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunges. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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