Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunked down
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Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan, which was struck down by a federal court earlier this month, have been in forbearance since July 2024 as a legal battle played out in courts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026 -
By contrast, laws that appear designed to impede on a religion have been struck down.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Rookie watch First-round pick Jase Richardson entered late in the first quarter and knocked down his first 3-pointer to help score a quick five points.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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It will be knocked down on Saturday, and lifeguards will work out of a temporary office this upcoming season.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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See where tornadoes touched down, hail sizes reported, trees knocked over and roads closed due to flooding.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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One of the vehicles that was hit was pushed onto the median and knocked over a traffic signal.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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After a free drop, his wedge from an awkward lie hit the thick of a palm tree and plopped into the fairway.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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For a picturesque date that feels like you’ve been plopped onto a movie set, consider the Gondola Getaway in Long Beach.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Plunked down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunked%20down. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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