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as in to dip
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
prices for those televisions have really plunged since they were first introduced
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as in to fall
to lead or extend downward
a stairway plunging into darkness
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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
an overnight plunge in temperature sent the thermometer to below the freezing mark
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Recent Examples of plunge
Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
The peso plunged, forcing the Central Bank to burn through reserves to stem the slide.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the ship will have a nearly 20,000-square-foot spa with an outdoor pool on one deck and smaller hot and cold plunge pools on another deck.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Target shares have plunged 30% this year.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
The peso plunged, forcing the Central Bank to burn through reserves to stem the slide.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
After completing the 5K, Jelly even shared a celebratory kiss in a cold plunge bath with Bunnie.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the ship will have a nearly 20,000-square-foot spa with an outdoor pool on one deck and smaller hot and cold plunge pools on another deck.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
Verb
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The 2024 three-part docuseries American Nightmare dives headfirst into several thought-provoking issues, like victim blaming and the glaring inadequacies in the criminal justice system.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The final chapter really dives into the emotional state of mind of the President.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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Freeze warnings and frost advisories were active across a vast swath of the central and eastern United States, with temperatures dipping into the low 20s in some areas, forecasters said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the background, Jacob comes up from behind, dressed as Dan, and dips Mayci into a kiss.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Grandma's fall inspires middle schooler's invention Kevin said his grandmother, who lives with his family, fell at home about five years ago.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Phillies clearly have work to do this offseason after falling short in the NLCS, but restoring the relationship with Harper and emphasizing how false the rumors are needs to be a top priority.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Oversize black aviator sunglasses and citrine drop earrings were the perfect finishing touches.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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These lightweight, waterproof shoes feature plush cushioning and a 12mm heel-to-toe drop to absorb impact during heel strikes.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gold prices gained modestly on Wednesday after the precious metal’s spectacular rally came to an abrupt halt on Tuesday, when prices tumbled more than 5%.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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While the results sent shares higher, the stock took a hit late last week as banks tumbled amid concerns about loans.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This quickly descended into hilarity when the coaches further ambushed their unwilling challengers with a full-court press for the entire 12 minutes.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
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In a 20-second black and white video of the strike posted to X, a small boat can be seen apparently sitting motionless on the water when a long thin projectile descends on it, triggering an explosion.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The rapid descent of temperatures, which in some cases may reach the upper 20s, raises concerns for agriculture, property maintenance, and daily routines as winter-like conditions arrive.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Apollo-era lunar module was a two-part spacecraft—a descent stage that landed the astronauts on the surface, and an ascent stage, containing the crew compartment, that lifted back off, leaving the bottom half of the vehicle on the moon.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Contract options exercised for 4 The club exercised contract options on Stephen Afrifa, Zorhan Bassong, Jansen Miller and John Pulskamp, while declining options for Tim Leibold, Nemanja Radoja, Ryan Schewe, Shelton and Mason Toye.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, her cousin the followed up, and the OP wrote back declining the invite.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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