as in to fall
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
a week in which stock prices plummeted
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Recent Examples of plummet
The sea level later dropped to -55 (-180 feet) meters 30,000 years ago, and then plummeted even further to -125 meters (-410 feet) 20,000 years ago.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2025
But a growing body of research suggests that plummeting birthrates are partly caused by economic growth itself, which has the unintended side effect of making parenthood more difficult and expensive.
—New York Times, 24 July 2025
During the inflation spike of 2022, the stock plummeted by 64.3% from $111.64 to $39.89, significantly outpacing the S&P 500's 25.4% drop.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Test scores plummeted in Tennessee and nationwide, and worries over learning loss compounded as the pandemic dragged on.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2025
But a growing body of research suggests that plummeting birthrates are partly caused by economic growth itself, which has the unintended side effect of making parenthood more difficult and expensive.
—New York Times, 24 July 2025
During the inflation spike of 2022, the stock plummeted by 64.3% from $111.64 to $39.89, significantly outpacing the S&P 500's 25.4% drop.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Test scores plummeted in Tennessee and nationwide, and worries over learning loss compounded as the pandemic dragged on.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plummet
Verb
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Then the tarp came out as rain that had been falling around Bristol much of Saturday turned heavy and delayed the start.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Pair them with billowy blouses to close out the summer, then whip out your favorite chunky knit sweaters come fall for a stylish, boho look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Tip: Don't plunge too hard, as that can create large air bubbles, which will make the milk taste grainy.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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In the second quarter, as tariffs took effect, imports plunged and companies sold off their inventories.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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The wrestler had first been pitched a TV series in 2002, but declined.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The stones were tumbled in the riverbed, and the rough edges were nice and smooth.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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This week, the S & P 500 lost about 2.4%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite tumbled 2.2%.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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The share of adults in the workforce dipped to 62.3% last month, the lowest since December 2022.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Overnight temperatures will provide little relief from the sweltering daytime heat, dipping only into the mid-70s.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
28 July 2025
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The actor, along with an assistant director, were accused of raping an extra on the set of 2004's Hustle & Flow, but charges against them were later dropped, according to Variety.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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His top individual donor was Ron Weiser, who founded real estate company McKinley and formerly chaired the Michigan Republican Party, dropped $8,325, the individual maximum.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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“Plummet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plummet. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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