1
as in diving
to cast oneself head first into deep water
she took a deep breath and plunged from the side of the pool
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2
as in falling
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
prices for those televisions have really plunged since they were first introduced
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3
as in descending
to lead or extend downward
a stairway plunging into darkness
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Recent Examples of plunging
The dress featured a keyhole cutout for a plunging neckline, framed by strong shoulders and long sleeves, which balanced the streamlined, formfitting silhouette.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
The selection suggested borrowing costs will stay high, driving gains in the dollar and a rout of gold and silver, which each fell more than 5% after plunging on Friday.
—semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Nicole Kidman turned heads in a plunging bodysuit covered in sheer fishnet cutouts for her latest role.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Chappell Roan, who was crowned the best new artist at the 2025 Grammys, rocked a sheer, deep burgundy gown with a dramatically plunging neckline, layered with a flowing chiffon cape and trailing train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Central Ohio was hit with 10 to 12 inches of snow and plunging temperatures on Sunday and Monday, bringing the whole area to a halt.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Here’s why the price of bitcoin is plunging The price of bitcoin plummeted about 10% over the past week as investors stampeded out of the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2026
In Nashville, high temperatures were to rise Wednesday just above freezing before plunging to 13 F overnight.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
In Nashville, Tennessee, where nearly 100,000 power outages lingered early Wednesday, high temperatures were to rise just above freezing before plunging to 13 Fahrenheit overnight.
—Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
The selection suggested borrowing costs will stay high, driving gains in the dollar and a rout of gold and silver, which each fell more than 5% after plunging on Friday.
—semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Nicole Kidman turned heads in a plunging bodysuit covered in sheer fishnet cutouts for her latest role.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
Chappell Roan, who was crowned the best new artist at the 2025 Grammys, rocked a sheer, deep burgundy gown with a dramatically plunging neckline, layered with a flowing chiffon cape and trailing train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Central Ohio was hit with 10 to 12 inches of snow and plunging temperatures on Sunday and Monday, bringing the whole area to a halt.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Here’s why the price of bitcoin is plunging The price of bitcoin plummeted about 10% over the past week as investors stampeded out of the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2026
In Nashville, high temperatures were to rise Wednesday just above freezing before plunging to 13 F overnight.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
In Nashville, Tennessee, where nearly 100,000 power outages lingered early Wednesday, high temperatures were to rise just above freezing before plunging to 13 Fahrenheit overnight.
—Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunging
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Costs to move Conny in its entirety were too high and volunteers installed a piece of the massive statue on the Trout Brook Greenway, arranged to suggest that the whale is diving into the ocean.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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James Cameron recently appeared on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, diving into a wide-ranging conversation about his iconic career.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
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The 83-year-old senator has had multiple health issues over the past few years, including publicly freezing during a press conference in 2023 and falling ahead of a Senate vote in October 2025.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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Among the videos, prosecutors wrote, is one that shows the bullet hitting Kirk, blood coming from his neck and Kirk falling from his chair.—
Matthew Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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At one point, the plane quickly soared from 1,800 feet (550 meters) up to 4,000 feet (1,220 meters) before descending again.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Tens of thousands of revelers will be descending on Gobbler’s Knob in rural Pennsylvania to witness this year’s prognostication, which will be made after groundhog Phil gets brought to the stage from his hatch on a tree stump.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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New college registrations are dipping, with some citing affordability concerns, a souring entry-level job market, and fears artificial intelligence might make some junior and white-collar employment redundant.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sunday will see a frigid start with temperatures potentially dipping to below 0°.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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More than twice as many stocks rose within the S&P 500 than fell, but sinking technology stocks weighed on the index for a second straight day.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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This gives the batter more structure, which helps the cake form a nice base at the bottom and prevents the apple slices and pecan streusel from sinking.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee is their penultimate matchup against the Bucks, who are tumbling toward draft lottery status without Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Silver also suffered its worst daily loss, tumbling more than 31%.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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According to the Iowa Cancer Registry, lung cancer incidence rates are declining slower in Iowa than in other states.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
5 Feb. 2026
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Measles-vaccination rates have been steadily declining for several years; since last January, the country has logged its two largest measles epidemics in more than three decades.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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The cost of space flight is plummeting, from NASA’s space shuttle at $54,000 per kg now down to the Falcon Heavy’s $1,400.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The compound works, and while her gluttonous binges become increasingly uncontrolled — filmed by James and DP Charlie Sarroff like woozy Francis Bacon images — her weight keeps plummeting.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Plunging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunging. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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