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as in falling
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 descending
to lead or extend downward
a stairway plunging into darkness
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Recent Examples of plunging
The pair dressed up to the nines for the occasion, with Sperry, 32, wearing an elegant light pink Monique Lhuillier gown with a low-plunging back that draped to the floor and pooled around her feet.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But 26% also said plunging demand in the wake of Trump’s policies caused cancellations, with 16% specifically citing tariffs.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, de Ramon opted for a plunging black cropped vest and matching black pants.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
But there was no let up in the protests on Tuesday, forcing Oli to quit and plunging Nepal into fresh political uncertainty.
—Gopal Sharma, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
In the photo, her mother, Angela, posed in a one-piece swimsuit with a plunging neckline, while Hurley posed next to her in a matching bikini.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Some might argue that the United States is risking plunging itself into an ethically questionable war, but that is unlikely.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Sales at Kohl’s hovered in the $18 billion to $20 billion range until plunging to $16 billion in 2020 due to the pandemic.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Later that night, the pair continued their romantic Italian getaway, with Gerber switching into a black halter mididress with a plunging neckline and backless design.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But 26% also said plunging demand in the wake of Trump’s policies caused cancellations, with 16% specifically citing tariffs.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, de Ramon opted for a plunging black cropped vest and matching black pants.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
But there was no let up in the protests on Tuesday, forcing Oli to quit and plunging Nepal into fresh political uncertainty.
—Gopal Sharma, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
In the photo, her mother, Angela, posed in a one-piece swimsuit with a plunging neckline, while Hurley posed next to her in a matching bikini.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Some might argue that the United States is risking plunging itself into an ethically questionable war, but that is unlikely.
—Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Sales at Kohl’s hovered in the $18 billion to $20 billion range until plunging to $16 billion in 2020 due to the pandemic.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Later that night, the pair continued their romantic Italian getaway, with Gerber switching into a black halter mididress with a plunging neckline and backless design.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunging
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The City Council will have a chance to offer amendments to the mayor’s proposal in the coming weeks after diving into the details during budget hearings.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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Only a few had made their way onto the stage before diving back into the crowd.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Sep. 2025
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Crafted in Ireland, the coach features dark brown panels adorned with golden scrollwork and a gilded roof, offering shelter from the light rain falling over Berkshire.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the same day this year – something that rarely happens – the reverend and rabbi choose to offer a joint service for their congregations.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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More than 2,200 elite track and field athletes are descending on Tokyo for the upcoming world championships, but Cooper Lutkenhaus might be the only one to pack homework.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some lava tubes that wrap across the surface of the Red Planet could make perfect protective shells to position prefabricated human habitats transported aboard the massive Starship capsules that are now counting down to descending on Mars.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Just before King Charles got into a car to leave the service, Princess Kate said goodbye to him with a kiss on each cheek before dipping into a quick curtsy, giving a public look at their close bond.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Either harvest or cover any remaining sprouts with a frost blanket if temperatures are dipping below 20 degrees.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Tropicana’s sales dropped 20% following the redesign, sinking by $30 million.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Yields have been mostly sinking as expectations built on Wall Street that the Fed will resume cutting rates soon.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Even the announcement of company lifer Fiddelke’s ascension to the top job last month was greeted with tumbling stock shares because some investors wanted an outsider.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The footage shows an MQ-9 Reaper drone tracking the object before a second drone fires a Hellfire missile, sending fragments tumbling around it.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Investors eventually demanded their money back, causing Artamonov to return less than $400,000 by paying original investors with money from new investors or by declining to reimburse them at all, the indictment said.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Still, any further restrictions on shots by ACIP could have trickle-down effects, further depressing already declining immunization rates for vaccine-preventable diseases and raising the risk of outbreaks.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Flying insect populations are plummeting even in remote, undisturbed ecosystems, raising fears that climate change may be playing a greater role than previously understood.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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At a time of plummeting advertising revenues, with legacy media under pressure to navigate a sustainable path forward, starting a new magazine and media company is a bold move.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Plunging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunging. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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