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
Net income for the quarter plummeted 71% year over year.
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James Powel, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Several weeks into Trump's second term, that figure plummeted to 55.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
Even with the president’s simultaneous ramping up of tariffs on China, the stock has still risen about 6% in 2025, while the S & P 500 has plummeted more than 12%.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
With its price plummeting over 50% year-to-date, falling below its 50 and 200 day moving averages, investors and analysts are questioning the future of what was once considered the backbone of decentralized finance.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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James Powel, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Several weeks into Trump's second term, that figure plummeted to 55.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
Even with the president’s simultaneous ramping up of tariffs on China, the stock has still risen about 6% in 2025, while the S & P 500 has plummeted more than 12%.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
With its price plummeting over 50% year-to-date, falling below its 50 and 200 day moving averages, investors and analysts are questioning the future of what was once considered the backbone of decentralized finance.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plummet
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Rising bond yields Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds typically fall – and their prices rise - as investors flee stocks for the safe haven of Treasuries during economic slowdowns.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Devon believes Simone is under Michaela’s spell and tries to get her off the island, but may fall for the seduction of luxury herself.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Losses were seen in BYD Company which plunged 4.03%, Meituan which dropped 1.02%, Xpeng which fell 3.46% and Baidu which was down 0.29%. Elsewhere, gains were seen in Tencent which edged up 0.17%, Xiaomi which increased 0.73% , SenseTime which added 2.11% and JD.com which advanced 2.91%.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
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Divorce Is Often Deferred, Not Prevented When the economy plunges, so does the financial feasibility of divorce.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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County officials declined to comment on the civil lawsuit.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The hospital declined to say whether Ikner was one of their patients.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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That energy focus has been weighing on GGN, since oil has been tumbling with stocks as of late.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Spotify shares tumbled after its Q1 numbers and 2025 forecasts with the stock down a hefty 9% mid-morning.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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Disapproval of Trump's tariffs is widespread, and his overall approval rating has dipped.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Photograph: Robyn Beck/Getty Images Tesla brought in 20 percent less automotive revenue at the end of last year compared to the year previous, the company reported today, as demand for its electric cars appear to have dipped precipitously across the globe.—
Aarian Marshall,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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After Kev drops that bombshell on Harry, the two laugh over the fact that that's far from the worst thing Conrad has ever done.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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From Mexico, arrivals to the U.S. by air dropped nearly 17% in March, compared with March last year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Plummet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plummet. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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