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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
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
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
Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Some homes have golf simulators, saunas, theater rooms, and cold plunges.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 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
Verb
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
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
From Moon Milk to magnesium, steam rooms to cold plunges—how 250 days on the road traveler Daniel Scheffler’s rituals turn jet lag into renewal and offers a solid way to recover.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Some homes have golf simulators, saunas, theater rooms, and cold plunges.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunges
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While its emerald waters, manta ray dives, and powdery beaches get most of the glory, the island’s food scene alone warrants the journey.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This latest project dives deep into the world of romance scams, revealing how fraudsters prey on the vulnerable, manipulate trust, and exploit romance to steal fortunes.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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Fall foliage appears when leaves change from green to yellow, orange, and red, then falls from the trees, said Brandon Fuller, a doctoral candidate and lecturer in the biology department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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If the neighbor is smoking weed on private property doesn’t belong to them or their neighbor, Rosenthal said the responsibility to take action falls on the landlord.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In September and October, the core of the Milky Way is visible as soon as twilight descends.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Each fisher who descends on Bristol Bay for the season can’t afford to take their eye off of the prize.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Water tumbles from cliffs like silk ribbons with Staubbach Falls drifting beside charming chalets trimmed in geraniums.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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In the Bahe River in central China, the slow-flowing water tumbles over stones and zigzags between towering hills.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to Champo, apply three to four drops onto the fingertips and massage where needed.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Still, big gains can be followed by sharp reversals—so how has FFIV behaved after prior drops?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From PB&Js and dips to smoothies and sauces, almost all of us have experienced the familiar flavor of peanut butter.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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But Sheeran also dips into world beats, inspired by recording for a month in India.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kering has been dragged down by steep declines at its star brand and a bulging debt load, forcing the group to shutter stores, offload real estate and reduce headcount after a dismal start to the year that saw group net profit plummet 46 percent in the first half.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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But there are some optimistic signs—traffic dips and sales declines are slowing, per Restaurant Dive, and Starbucks’s China business is also improving.—
Molly Liebergall,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Plunges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunges. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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