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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, 20 Mar. 2026
Set in a remote harbor village near the DMZ, the sci-fi thriller kicks off with reports of a mysterious discovery that plunges the town into a desperate fight for survival.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
When Heathcliff, a foundling, discovers that Cathy Earnshaw, the daughter of the impoverished Yorkshire lord who’s taken him in, has played a prank on him by putting eggs in his beds to be crushed, the boy plunges his fingers into the slippery puddle of yolk and albumen left behind.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Madelyn Cline is giving all the stylish WAGS who showed up at the 2026 NFL Honors a run for their money thanks to a blue Christopher Esber gown that plunges all the way to her stomach.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Wang specializes in balancing tragedy with mirth (see her award-winning film The Farewell), though Expats plunges deeper into grief and darkness.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
How far this arctic air plunges south will determine the scope of a winter storm in the making.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
The teaser plunges viewers into the world of two content creators from contrasting backgrounds who unite for a collaboration fueled by curiosity, social media clout and mutual attraction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Their love scene in the rain, while obviously less visually spectacular than in the film, plunges headlong into romantic cliches that manage to get the job done despite their obviousness.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Each guest receives a massage every full day, and there are sauna facilities, cold plunges, and a pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The retreat combines challenging daily hikes through the Santa Monica Mountains with wellness activities like fitness classes, yoga, and daily massages, along with amenities such as a pool, saunas, and cold plunges.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Usually the plunges are as mild as a kiddie roller coaster.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Usually, the plunges are as mild as a kiddie roller coaster.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
John also swears by cold plunges to reduce inflammation and kick-start his mornings.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The space has saunas and cold plunges, both guided and unguided, starting at $40 for a drop-in session.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Lore is one of the latest bathhouses to open, with one of the city’s largest communal cold plunges, located in prime downtown Manhattan.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
His documentary plunges viewers into a 1996 expedition in Brazil to contact the isolate Indigenous Koruba people in the Amazon rainforest.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Set in a remote harbor village near the DMZ, the sci-fi thriller kicks off with reports of a mysterious discovery that plunges the town into a desperate fight for survival.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
When Heathcliff, a foundling, discovers that Cathy Earnshaw, the daughter of the impoverished Yorkshire lord who’s taken him in, has played a prank on him by putting eggs in his beds to be crushed, the boy plunges his fingers into the slippery puddle of yolk and albumen left behind.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Madelyn Cline is giving all the stylish WAGS who showed up at the 2026 NFL Honors a run for their money thanks to a blue Christopher Esber gown that plunges all the way to her stomach.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Wang specializes in balancing tragedy with mirth (see her award-winning film The Farewell), though Expats plunges deeper into grief and darkness.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
How far this arctic air plunges south will determine the scope of a winter storm in the making.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
The teaser plunges viewers into the world of two content creators from contrasting backgrounds who unite for a collaboration fueled by curiosity, social media clout and mutual attraction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Their love scene in the rain, while obviously less visually spectacular than in the film, plunges headlong into romantic cliches that manage to get the job done despite their obviousness.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Think an 82-foot lap pool with hot and cold plunges, a spa, fitness and Pilates studios, plus a triple-height Winter Garden, private dining rooms, sports court, golf simulator, screening room, and even a music studio.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Each guest receives a massage every full day, and there are sauna facilities, cold plunges, and a pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The retreat combines challenging daily hikes through the Santa Monica Mountains with wellness activities like fitness classes, yoga, and daily massages, along with amenities such as a pool, saunas, and cold plunges.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Usually the plunges are as mild as a kiddie roller coaster.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Usually, the plunges are as mild as a kiddie roller coaster.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
John also swears by cold plunges to reduce inflammation and kick-start his mornings.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The space has saunas and cold plunges, both guided and unguided, starting at $40 for a drop-in session.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Lore is one of the latest bathhouses to open, with one of the city’s largest communal cold plunges, located in prime downtown Manhattan.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunges
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The alternative history series dives into the high-stakes, dangerous world of the Soviet space program.—
Paul Brett,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The latest episode of The Drivecast dives into the controversy surrounding the Montana license plate loophole situation.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Support falls somewhat, to 70%, among non-MAGA Republicans.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Payton’s falls short of Chamberlain Gary Payton II had a chance to equal the feat of one of the game’s greatest players on Friday.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the summer air thickens with diffused sunlight and harsh humidity, a psychological fog descends on our young protagonist.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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And water aerobics for senior women descends into a bizarre request.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beneath the twists and tumbles of its plot, Reddick’s play is concerned with the people and communities that never profit when power seeks to increase itself — children, poor folks, Black folks.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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The figures were sliced into five groups, focusing on the commodity’s biggest surges compared to its deepest tumbles.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The median decline was 25%, and four stores saw drops significantly steeper than that.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Health precautions If air quality drops, stay indoors as much as possible.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Des Moines Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This month, water temps were in the mid-to-upper 60s, at a time when the thermometer typically dips to the 50s.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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If the stock dips below the short put strike, one will be compelled to buy IVZ at $22.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Recent easing failed to prevent spending declines in several consumer categories.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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However, the declines are minimal versus their two-year runs.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Venus plummets out of the evening sky in the next few weeks.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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And when the temperature inevitably plummets in the first few months, the bob will no doubt disguise itself under the Olsen or Victoria Beckham turtleneck tuck, a technique that involves covering the ends of the hair in a high-neck sweater or jacket.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Plunges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunges. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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