PLUNGING Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

plunging

verb

present participle of plunge

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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surfacing

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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as in descending

to lead or extend downward a stairway plunging into darkness

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Recent Examples of plunging But the smoking gun was that the temperatures were also plunging deep underwater, at up to 1,000 meters below the surface. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 1 July 2026 Handwerker revealed that Gerber joined her mom at the event with a second photo posted on July 5, which showed the Mother Mary actress wearing a bodycon black gown with a plunging sweetheart neckline that dipped to her ribs. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Mallaby, a longtime financial journalist, is a nimble storyteller, and his portrait of one of the single-minded personalities plunging the world into an uncertain future is also an engaging drama of discovery. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Olandria Carthen attended the 2026 BET Awards in Los Angeles wearing a bright yellow gown with a plunging neckline and daringly high slit. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Shares of bitcoin-buyer Strategy have fallen sharply this week, plunging to $85 and leaving Michael Saylor’s near-850,000-bitcoin giant nursing stock price losses of 85% from its last summer peak. — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

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Verb

Disney is diving into a series adaptation of the 2006 mermaid movie Aquamarine.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
Greenspan was on a flight when the Dow was diving by 508 points.

— Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of diving

Verb

The skyscraper has been the subject of multiple complaints, including allegations of falling debris and unsafe conditions, records show.

— Kelly McCleary, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
After receiving a report of bricks falling from the 37-story building, fire officials said two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors, while floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors.

— Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of falling

Verb

However, with temps dipping after sunset (and air conditioners constantly blasting indoors), a lightweight sweater is bound to come in handy.

— Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 7 July 2026
Clean and disinfect your pruning shears between working on each plant by dipping them into a dilute 10% solution of chlorine bleach water or rubbing alcohol.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of dipping

Verb

This sinking moment is the reason to perform an inventory check before heading to the store or buying items online.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026
While the crown prince managed to free himself from the dragon before sinking, Triarchy crossbowmen peppered him from a nearby ship, and both dragon and rider perished.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of sinking

Verb

Earlier this week, Sandy took an unexpected fledge after losing her balance and tumbling down the nest tree.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
On July 9, 2025, people at Camp Wildcraft reported hearing a loud crack before the massive branch, estimated to weigh several hundred pounds, came tumbling down, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Lt.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of tumbling

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After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026