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Recent Examples of plunk down
As first reported by Politico Thursday, Housing for All, a super PAC funded by one of the city’s largest landlord lobbies, is plunking down $2.5 million on airing ads boosting Cuomo’s run.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
Typically your doctor would send a sample of your bodily fluids to a lab to find out such information, but soon consumers willing to plunk down their money will have DIY lab tests via a new gadget called Cue.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 May 2014
Bon Jovi and Hurley moved to Palm Beach in 2018, plunking down $10 million for a Mediterranean style mansion.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Whatever the case, Sam Farrar recently plunked down a speck under $3 million for a Studio City pad with an ample 3,582 square feet of two-level living space for all his creative pursuits.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
Typically your doctor would send a sample of your bodily fluids to a lab to find out such information, but soon consumers willing to plunk down their money will have DIY lab tests via a new gadget called Cue.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 May 2014
Bon Jovi and Hurley moved to Palm Beach in 2018, plunking down $10 million for a Mediterranean style mansion.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Whatever the case, Sam Farrar recently plunked down a speck under $3 million for a Studio City pad with an ample 3,582 square feet of two-level living space for all his creative pursuits.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunk down
Verb
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The justices overturned a ruling by Texas judges that would have struck down the popular benefit that came with Obamacare.—
David G. Savage
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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After a state appeals court upheld the initial decision early last month, the Indiana Supreme Court on Feb. 19 overturned the prior rulings and struck down the order to stop work.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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This is expected to knock down tree limbs, blow around unsecured objects and do minor damage to outdoor items.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Rachel Banham knocked down three 3-pointers and finished with 12 points for the Sky.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Windows blew out, chunks of the walls peeled off, and furniture was knocked over.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Bowlers, like pitchers, use high velocity and deception to get the ball past their opponent (in this case, to knock over the wicket or stumps) or induce a catchable ball to the 11 defensive players in the field.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
11 June 2025
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The senior dog then plopped himself right between Cartie and Fedoris and lovingly looked up at them.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Time to clean out the candle, move a glass or two out of the kitchen, and plop your jewels into them.—
Katie Hill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2025
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Planting them in groups or among other plants helps keep them upright, but tall varieties often topple over onto their neighbors as the season progresses.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The Islamic Republic grew even weaker in December, when rebels toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, another faithful Iranian ally.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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