Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunked down
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The drones’ downing comes after the US struck down four other attack drones on Friday.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026 -
To boot, SpaceX is no longer incorporated in Delaware, the state whose court struck down the Tesla package.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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In the final two minutes, Salaün grabbed two crucial rebounds, hit two free throws, and knocked down a clutch jumper that gave Golden State a 87-84 lead.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Stephen Curry entered the league a decade later and has since knocked down an NBA-record 4,248 triples.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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During a rundown play between third and home, a Verdugo Hills runner knocked over the Roosevelt third baseman.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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The explosion destroyed the rocket and the transporter erector tower that was holding the rocket in place, and also knocked over one of the two lightning towers at the site.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Morris plopped her into her chair with a grunt of relief and pulled out the sunshade.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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The art museum has this very modern and unique design and it’s just plopped there in the middle of this rural landscape, which makes for quite an unusual image.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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“Plunked down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunked%20down. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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