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
Near-term commercial Starship launches are already contracted at about $90 million, with long-term targets plunging to $2-10 million per launch as reusability matures.
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Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Oil prices are plunging, with WTI crude down more than 17% to $93 a barrel.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The black sequin dress featured a plunging neckline, floor-grazing skirt, and dramatic red feather sleeves.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2024, six years after the dispute, Ackman relished Herbalife’s stock plunging to a 14-year low.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Sales at Frito-Lay, the company’s snacks powerhouse, were plunging.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … HIKING HORROR — Woman dies after plunging from 60-foot cliff at popular national park.
—FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
This winter, the New York metro area also endured one of its longest stretches of extreme cold in eight to 10 years, with wind chills plunging below zero and prompting warnings for frostbite and hypothermia risk, according to meteorologists and NWS alerts.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The plunging Armani Privé gown Zendaya wore to the movie’s Rome premiere has made several high-profile appearances before, most recently at last year’s Venice Film Festival.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Oil prices are plunging, with WTI crude down more than 17% to $93 a barrel.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The black sequin dress featured a plunging neckline, floor-grazing skirt, and dramatic red feather sleeves.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2024, six years after the dispute, Ackman relished Herbalife’s stock plunging to a 14-year low.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Sales at Frito-Lay, the company’s snacks powerhouse, were plunging.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … HIKING HORROR — Woman dies after plunging from 60-foot cliff at popular national park.
—FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
This winter, the New York metro area also endured one of its longest stretches of extreme cold in eight to 10 years, with wind chills plunging below zero and prompting warnings for frostbite and hypothermia risk, according to meteorologists and NWS alerts.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The plunging Armani Privé gown Zendaya wore to the movie’s Rome premiere has made several high-profile appearances before, most recently at last year’s Venice Film Festival.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunging
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McBride followed, diving onto Dort in an effort to secure possession.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The students must learn more than just diving under ice that's nearly a meter (around three feet) thick and into water temperatures that hover just above freezing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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That took share from price as sellers’ top concern, falling from nearly half of agents ranking it first to 39%.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Video from the rescue shows the helicopter descending near the Seneca River and then hovering over the water, where the dog is struggling to keep its head above the surface.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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But then, suddenly, a silhouette appears, quickly descending those stairs.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Temperatures are expected to warm near 80 degrees on Monday, before dipping to the upper 60s on Tuesday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Artistic geniuses will continue dipping their toes in AI and fans shouldn’t expect easy answers.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Oil prices are plunging, with Brent and WTI sinking below $100 a barrel.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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To escape a sinking car, the agency advises drivers to stay calm, unbuckle seat belts, roll down or break a window, and get out before the car fills with water.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Adell had just stolen a home run, tumbling over the waist-high wall near the right-field foul pole, which frames the left side of the photo.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Derek Hill singled and scored on Meidroth's double, a liner to left that landed in front of a tumbling Ward.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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European luxury is entering a high-stakes first-quarter reporting period as sentiment has taken a decisive hit, just as many of the sector's big names were nearing a turning point after years of declining sales.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Royal Navy has shrunk dramatically since the Cold War ended, with combat-ready ships declining from 166 in 1975 to 66 in 2025, following decades of military spending cuts.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Limited inventory intensified competition among buyers, with home listings plummeting 28% compared with a year earlier and properties selling for 23% above the asking price.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Church attendance is plummeting across America and churches are closing.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Plunging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunging. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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