plunging (in)

present participle of plunge (in)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunging (in)
pitching in
Verb
  • Caminero added a solo homer in the fifth off Lugo and three-run shot in the ninth off shortstop Tyler Tolbert — who by that point, with the score well out of hand, was pitching in relief.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • The home run was his 19th of the season, but just his first against Angels pitching in eight games.
    Jason Burke, Oc Register, 21 June 2026
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“Plunging (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunging%20%28in%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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