1
as in diving
to cast oneself head first into deep water
she took a deep breath and plunged from the side of the pool
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2
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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3
as in descending
to lead or extend downward
a stairway plunging into darkness
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Recent Examples of plunging
The franchise stunned the NBA by trading away cornerstone Luka Dončić, plunging the roster into an immediate identity crisis.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
Bitcoin has crashed since hitting an all-time high in October last year, losing 40% of its value and plunging the crypto market into a brutal winter crisis.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Andic, 71, died in December after plunging more than 300 feet while hiking with his eldest son Jonathan in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
The planes seem to spin while somewhat locked together for a moment, before plunging to the ground and bursting into flames.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
During the Thursday, May 14 episode of Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, the 38-year-old musician and actress — who appears on the cover of the summer 2026 issue in a plunging one-piece swimsuit — explained to host Kylie Kelce how the behind-the-scenes chats about her condition went down.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Netflix is plunging deeper into the Harlan Coben business with a new series based on his Myron Bolitar novels.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026
Both events promise unforgettable views of the sun's corona, plunging daytime into an eerie twilight.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
Grab the handle with two hands begin plunging for ten to twenty seconds.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
Bitcoin has crashed since hitting an all-time high in October last year, losing 40% of its value and plunging the crypto market into a brutal winter crisis.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Andic, 71, died in December after plunging more than 300 feet while hiking with his eldest son Jonathan in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
The planes seem to spin while somewhat locked together for a moment, before plunging to the ground and bursting into flames.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
During the Thursday, May 14 episode of Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, the 38-year-old musician and actress — who appears on the cover of the summer 2026 issue in a plunging one-piece swimsuit — explained to host Kylie Kelce how the behind-the-scenes chats about her condition went down.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Netflix is plunging deeper into the Harlan Coben business with a new series based on his Myron Bolitar novels.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026
Both events promise unforgettable views of the sun's corona, plunging daytime into an eerie twilight.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
Grab the handle with two hands begin plunging for ten to twenty seconds.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunging
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The three stars began by diving ever-so-casually into stories about their interactions with Michael Jackson, Tupac, Kanye and Dave Chappelle.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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But time moves quickly in an NBA front office — especially for the Bulls, who are diving into a critical period of the offseason after winning big in the draft lottery Sunday.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The magnificent luminosity of the orbs announced their arrival, their glow falling unfamiliar against windowpanes, which drew the people to the street.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The mismatch between workers and available jobs—a key barometer of labor market stress—has actually improved since that moment, falling below its pre-pandemic level.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The steeply descending main street of Haworth is filled with tea shops, pubs and stores clearly dedicated to pleasing Brontë pilgrims, but its basic form, including the original stationery store where the sisters once bought their paper, remains the same.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Case in point is the Haryma necklace, where yellow and orange diamonds come to play with garnets and white diamonds to create a shading effect on the necklace and figurative tiger descending a staircase arrangement supported by five imperial topazes, totaling just over 28 carats.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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While it’s not required, dipping the cut end into a rooting hormone can speed up the rooting process and increase the success rate.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Hidden in perpetual darkness, these craters remain colder than Pluto, with temperatures dipping to around minus 370 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 223 degrees Celsius).—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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Also, compressional heating is a real thing, and sinking air warming due to the intense high-pressure center cannot be overstated.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Holding my hand out the window of the car on the freeway, sinking to the bottom of a pool, staring into darkness.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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And that’s what sent me sort of tumbling down the rabbit hole.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
16 May 2026
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The resulting brawl saw the alligator rapidly tumbling at the officers like a log rolling down hill.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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Black Bear officials cited the program's declining participation rates and finances as the reason.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Sadly, bat populations are declining rapidly in North America.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Forecasts have temperatures plummeting more than 20 degrees across the area on Thursday and Friday.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Strategists have warned that global oil stockpiles are plummeting and inventories may not recover until December 2027, with physical shortages potentially looming over Europe by the end of this month.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Plunging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunging. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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