plunks

variants or plonks
present tense third-person singular of plunk
as in tosses
to throw or set down clumsily or casually plunked a battered hat on his head

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  • The homeowners had a hard time keeping fans from attempting their own pizza tosses or trying to sneak dips in the iconic backyard pool.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Some lay them flat, others hang them up, and the last set tosses them into a bin.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • Surrounded in this shampoo with linden bud extract (naturally rich in amino acids and peptides), the formula plumps up hair by forming a protective film to reduce water loss and improve hydration.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
  • This serum is infused with Jeju green tea and hyaluronic acid, delivering a burst of moisture that plumps and revitalizes your skin.
    Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Plunks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunks. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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