plunked

variants or plonked
past tense of plunk
as in tossed
to throw or set down clumsily or casually plunked a battered hat on his head

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  • Steam's recommendation algorithm noticed, and tossed 2021's Fights in Tight Spaces at me.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Grab a cozy velvet throw with a reversible fleece side that will look great tossed over your couch and keep you warm during chilly winter nights.
    Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Plunked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunked. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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