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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
Frank Langfitt, NPR, 12 June 2025
While promoting her latest film, The Materialists, newly-single Johnson has pulled off everything from sheer gowns to plunging necklines.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Ari Daniel, NPR, 15 May 2025
Rosewood Mandarina Each of the Rosewood Mandarina’s chic and spacious 134 guest rooms has an outdoor area with a private plunge pool and loungers.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
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Verb
Confidence in Trump's ability to do the right thing in international affairs plunged during the early months of his first term, according to a Pew survey at the time.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 12 June 2025
While promoting her latest film, The Materialists, newly-single Johnson has pulled off everything from sheer gowns to plunging necklines.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Noun
These women, whose plunge Ilardo captured on video, belong to a long line of female free divers on Jeju Island called the Haenyeo.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 15 May 2025
Rosewood Mandarina Each of the Rosewood Mandarina’s chic and spacious 134 guest rooms has an outdoor area with a private plunge pool and loungers.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
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Read on to dive into the wild ending of the six-episode limited series, including the answers to who killed Bronte and Gabriel, and whether the killer was finally brought to justice.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Directed by Teramoto Yukiyo, the film sees Doraemon and his friends dive into the world of paintings, embarking on a grand adventure.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Thus, for the second game in a row, the Red Sox were forced to dip into their bullpen almost immediately; before Thursday’s off-day, Lucas Giolito had lasted just 1.2 innings at Fenway.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2025
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The state’s share has dipped below 20% only once since 2009.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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Wolfe's consistent buyback basket screens for companies that have such a track record of stock repurchases that their share counts have fallen for at least 10 straight years.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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Americans celebrate Flag Day, which falls on Saturday, June 14, in many ways, including parades, ceremonies and educational events designed to encourage respect for the flag and its significance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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Tesla’s profits plummeted 71% over the first three months of the year, with reputation rankings showing a similarly precipitous drop amongst consumers.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Sinner broke Djokovic again at 4-3 in the second set, which included a nasty cut drop from the baseline that the 24-time major winner stretched for but couldn’t reach.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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They are tumbled together with protein-rich quinoa and then mounded over a bed of massaged kale.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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Though a bright spot for Coty, valuations of beauty stocks are largely down, and Coty shares have tumbled 50% since last year.—
Sylvan Lebrun,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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In November 1990, more than 3,000 women descended on the sleepy beach town of San Bernardo del Tuyú, Argentina, for what was becoming a legendary event.—
Marta Martínez,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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But on one March evening, these hulking installations were just a backdrop: Goose, and 1,000 of its most ardent fans, descended on the space for a special event promoting the ascendant Connecticut jam band’s new album, Everything Must Go (released April 25).—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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The Minister for Justice can waive some of the conditions of becoming an Irish citizen where the applicant is of Irish descent or association.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The ride, named Top Gun, is designed to ascend vertically before plunging into its high-speed descent.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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The April 11 ruling came during a hearing in Maryland, where a Justice Department attorney declined to provide basic details about Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Full-time workers declined by 623,000, while part-timers rose by 33,000.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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