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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
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The Giorgio Armani number features a plunging neckline, beaded trim, and a mermaid skirt, as well as pockets—a rarity for evening gowns.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The 5,073 square-foot waterfront penthouse has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a 2,126 square-foot rooftop deck and a private plunge pool.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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Verb
In Miami Beach, Florida, Rachel Zoe appeared at the 2026 New You Beauty Awards in a plunging white gown with side cutouts by Bronx Banco.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The Giorgio Armani number features a plunging neckline, beaded trim, and a mermaid skirt, as well as pockets—a rarity for evening gowns.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Alternate between the 185-degree sauna and cold dips in an outdoor lake water plunge pool.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The 5,073 square-foot waterfront penthouse has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a 2,126 square-foot rooftop deck and a private plunge pool.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
Verb
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Goalkeeper Grégoire Coudert dived the right way but couldn't get enough touch to stop the strike.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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At which point the power cuts out and Sidi dives onto Fouracres.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her income dipped back to $192,000 in 2024 before rising again last year to $300,000, when Porter returned to teaching law at the University of California-Irvine.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Though her offensive numbers dipped late in the season, her defensive consistency and versatility remained valuable.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s led to a generation of kids being treated as Big Tech guinea pigs and falling student achievement scores.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The follow-up Saturday just fell short of also being special.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Consider a misting device or a drop fountain.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With a $300 price drop, this is a rare chance to grab a professional-grade, 49-inch curved monitor for a mid-range price.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tehran has kept a stranglehold over the strait, driving up global oil prices and causing financial markets to tumble.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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More recently, shares of alternative asset managers with the most exposure to enterprise software — which are especially vulnerable to artificial intelligence disruption — have tumbled.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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World’s fastest mini-sub According to reports, the submersible is able to ascend and descend in the water column at angles up to 45 degrees.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, an American Airlines flight from Norfolk was descending.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One includes motors positioned at the knees that help absorb impact as the foot lands, reducing the stress that typically builds up over long descents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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But many of them might have already found that relocating to some countries, or obtaining a second passport in these places, has become harder over the last couple of years as these have tightened residency and descent rules.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Both declined interview requests.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Backstreet Boys member attempted to use the video to press battery charges against Gallagher, but prosecutors declined to do so after seeing the video supported Gallagher's version of events, per the outlet.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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