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Recent Examples of plunk
Suarez was ejected after his 3-0 fastball plunked Ohtani in the shoulder area.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The calm lasted a half-inning after Suarez plunked Ohtani in the shoulder.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
But Rodón plunked Rafael Devers to begin the sixth, then walked Rob Refsnyder before Narvaez’s 372-foot home run gave Boston a 5-3 lead.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 June 2025
With the bases loaded, Will Smith got plunked by former Dodgers reliever Shelby Miller to force home the tying score.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The calm lasted a half-inning after Suarez plunked Ohtani in the shoulder.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
But Rodón plunked Rafael Devers to begin the sixth, then walked Rob Refsnyder before Narvaez’s 372-foot home run gave Boston a 5-3 lead.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 June 2025
With the bases loaded, Will Smith got plunked by former Dodgers reliever Shelby Miller to force home the tying score.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunk
Verb
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Cleaning this quilt is a breeze—just toss it in the washing machine and tumble dry for a refresh.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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Up to 75 mph winds ripped down power lines, tossed trees onto roads and railroad tracks and forced businesses to close for the day.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Amazon Keeping my phone both secure and visible in the car was an ongoing experiment for years—suction cup and vent mounts fall off, my lap wasn’t feasible, and just plopping my phone in the cup holder obscured too much of the screen.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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If you're tempted to remove a nest that a bird plopped in the middle of your petunias, read this first.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Royals’ pitcher Danny Jackson, a 1985 World Series winner, has slung the perforated ball from the mound.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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Dalton slinging the ball at the man offered a bit of levity to the night-long pile, as fans laughed and cheered. Dalton, who has played at Bank of America Stadium over the past two seasons, said the turnout over the weekend was a reminder that Charlotte has a deep sports fan base.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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Her must-have product out of the bunch is this plumping and firming serum.—
PEOPLE Deals Team,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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The snail secretion filtrate is super refreshing & helps to plump the skin.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
8 July 2025
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“Plunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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