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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
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey report for August, which was released on Tuesday, showed that construction job openings were nearly halved, plunging by 115,000 roles — the second-largest drop on record.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Madonna opted for a black satin look with a plunging neckline that showed off a hint of cleavage, while Lourdes also went for a plunging scoop neck dress that showed off her tattoos.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Though speculation has been swirling around Doctor Who for months amid plunging ratings and concerns that Disney+ could pull out of its co-production deal with BBC, the British broadcaster’s new chief content officer Kate Phillips recently affirmed the company remains committed to the show.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2025
On Halloween of 2022, just weeks into the new school year, senior Ehni Ler Htoo was making his way through the halls of Proctor High School in Utica, New York, when a fellow student lurched at him from behind, repeatedly plunging a 9-inch hunting knife into his back.
—Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Skyrocketing housing costs may be swaying Americans from having children, contributing to plunging birth rates in the country, data suggests.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The gesture had an unintended effect, though, as her plunging silver dress shifted to the side.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Freshpet Freshpet shares have lost two thirds of their value this year, plunging 67%.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Deep into his 30s, Tom Brady improved at plunging forward for rushing yards and touchdowns.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Madonna opted for a black satin look with a plunging neckline that showed off a hint of cleavage, while Lourdes also went for a plunging scoop neck dress that showed off her tattoos.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Though speculation has been swirling around Doctor Who for months amid plunging ratings and concerns that Disney+ could pull out of its co-production deal with BBC, the British broadcaster’s new chief content officer Kate Phillips recently affirmed the company remains committed to the show.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2025
On Halloween of 2022, just weeks into the new school year, senior Ehni Ler Htoo was making his way through the halls of Proctor High School in Utica, New York, when a fellow student lurched at him from behind, repeatedly plunging a 9-inch hunting knife into his back.
—Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Skyrocketing housing costs may be swaying Americans from having children, contributing to plunging birth rates in the country, data suggests.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The gesture had an unintended effect, though, as her plunging silver dress shifted to the side.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Freshpet Freshpet shares have lost two thirds of their value this year, plunging 67%.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Deep into his 30s, Tom Brady improved at plunging forward for rushing yards and touchdowns.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunging
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Allen caught it while diving to his right, away from Moss.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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The City Council will have a chance to offer amendments to the mayor’s proposal in the coming weeks after diving into the details during budget hearings.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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With less money being invested by record labels into touring, that has created a top-heavy artist hierarchy, with the rich getting richer and the poor and middle class falling by the wayside.—
Roy Trakin,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The group acknowledged a need to modernize the government's data gathering processes, which have been hampered by falling survey response rates.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Freight rate collapse continues All the carriers’ operational shifts come as freight rates keep descending.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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While the enemies and level design, as well as the progression of the descending route is a clear inversion and iteration of the original, the second half of the game feels downright experimental.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Illini were early adopters dipping in the international pool to go buy players rather than going heavy in the transfer portal.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The series is well-regarded by critics, who correctly hail it as a good starting point for little ones just now dipping their toes into Star Wars.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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And while the network certainly won’t be alone in that slowly sinking boat, the upshot is hard to ignore.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Think about the feeling of your body sinking into a beach chair, the sand warming your toes, and a breeze keeping you comfortable under the heat of the sun.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Federal funds allowed many schools to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite tumbling enrollment numbers.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
29 Sep. 2025
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An unnamed climber lost control while glissading down another route, Avalanche Gulch, tumbling several hundred feet down the mountain.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
25 Sep. 2025
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Schools are facing mounting challenges — from funding pressures to declining enrollment and stagnant student achievement.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Low midsingle-digit gains are anticipated due to rising prices from tariffs and inflation, declining consumer confidence, economic uncertainties and potential stockouts.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Still, the new parlays sent shock waves throughout the sports betting industry, with DraftKings and FanDuel parent Flutter stocks plummeting the following day.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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An ‘unbelievable’ ascent with challenges ahead Kohli’s path to owning his one-time employer started with plummeting sales at Friendly’s during the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Plunging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunging. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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