Synonyms of plunges

plunges 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of plunge

1

as in dives

to cast oneself head first into deep water

she took a deep breath and plunged from the side of the pool

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dives
• sounds
• dips
• immerses
• submerges
• pitches
• plunks
• plumps
• plonks
• belly flops

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• surfaces

2

as in falls

to go to a lower level especially abruptly

prices for those televisions have really plunged since they were first introduced

Synonyms & Similar Words

• falls
• tumbles
• dips
• declines
• plummets
• drops
• descends
• sinks
• decreases
• skids
• crashes
• lowers
• dives
• nose-dives
• subsides
• diminishes
• retreats
• droops
• dwindles
• craters
• wanes
• dies (down)
• lessens
• ebbs
• tapers off
• recedes
• abates
• moderates
• lets up
• de-escalates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rises
• arises
• ascends
• lifts
• soars
• ups
• mounts
• spikes
• increases
• grows
• builds
• expands
• accumulates
• intensifies
• enlarges
• escalates
• swells
• mushrooms
• picks up
• waxes
• burgeons
• snowballs
• bourgeons
• balloons

3

as in descends

to lead or extend downward

a stairway plunging into darkness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• falls
• descends
• sinks
• drops
• dips
• slopes
• leans
• tilts
• declines
• heels
• tips
• inclines
• angles
• lists
• reclines
• slants
• cocks
• cants

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rises
• ascends
• climbs
• arises
• mounts
• upturns
• flattens
• levels
• smoothes
• straightens
• uprises
• planes
• smooths
• upsweeps
• evens

plunges

2 of 2

noun

plural of plunge

1

as in tumbles

an act or instance of diving

the Olympic diver took a well-executed plunge off the diving board

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dives
• tumbles
• dips
• falls
• pitches
• drops
• slips
• spills
• stumbles
• immersions
• descents
• submersions
• plumps
• headers
• swan dives
• jackknives
• belly flops

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• jumps
• leaps

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drops
• dips
• falls
• declines
• dives
• descents
• downs
• nosedives
• downgrades
• comedowns
• downfalls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rises
• climbs
• upturns
• upswings
• advances
• ascents
• risings
• progresses
• progressions
• soarings
• improvements
• headways
• betterments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plunges

Verb

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

The doc plunges straight into the stories that Hersh broke back in those keyboard-clacking days, beginning with his exposé on the fallout of nerve gas testing at an Army facility in Utah. —Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025

Having already achieved a tricky balance of horror and comedy, Cregger also plunges viewers into a world of mystery, but doesn’t bog his story down with exposition. —Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 8 Aug. 2025

Nitrogen and nickel together hold the metal in the tough, ductile austenite phase even when the temperature plunges to –269 °C. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2025

Noun

Some homes have golf simulators, saunas, theater rooms, and cold plunges. —Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Publishers worldwide have reported traffic plunges of up to 40% as users get answers instantly and skip the click altogether. —Ivan Guzenko, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Indulge in detoxing mud wraps, invigorating hot and cold plunges, Himalayan salt hot stone massages, and an infrared sauna. —Nina Patel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025

The state of Missouri doesn’t have legislation on cold plunges, according to Porter, but the health department upped the water temperature from 50 degrees to 70 for safety reasons. —Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025

Regular cold-water plunges have gained a popular following in recent years, and some studies suggest that regular cold exposure through ice bathing or plunges may ease discomfort after intense workouts and help with stress regulation. —Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025

Guests cycle through the hot sauna, cold pools (with options for 45°F and 55°F plunges), and relaxation areas before repeating the circuit. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025

Admission will include access (and shorter waits) for Volcano Bay’s slides, body plunges, lazy river and the Krakatau Aqua Coaster that winds through the park and its centerpiece volcano structure. —Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025

Sauna House, with its cold plunges and warm saunas, allows for a refresh of the mind, body and spirit — this is a big weekend of imbibing, after all. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025