planked

past tense of plank
as in plopped
to throw or set down clumsily or casually planked the carton down on the counter and left

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  • But by April, a high pressure system plopped itself on Central Florida and the rainy weather came to a sudden halt, as if a faucet had suddenly been shut off.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
  • Now and then something dropped from the tree and plopped into the water.
    Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
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  • Staying on theme, Diaz tossed her hair into a quick updo with face-framing tendrils hanging out.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 June 2026
  • Cardboard boxes, whether filled or not, should definitely be tossed, as these attract insects of all kinds.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
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“Planked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planked. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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