plunging

verb

Definition of plungingnext
present participle of plunge
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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“Plunging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunging. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.

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