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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunked down
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The justices struck down his worldwide tariffs, ruling these import taxes are a matter for Congress, not the president.
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Still, that clause could be struck down if Kelce establishes his professional identity in Hollywood as Kelce-Swift by the time of their divorce.
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Carr knocked down a three on an offensive rebound for the Lakers’ first summer league points.
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Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department.
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Framed photos fell off the walls and a computer monitor was knocked over, Harris said.
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Use containers with tight-fitting lids to prevent spills in case they are knocked over.
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But about two years ago, when the Markley Group plopped its second cooling tank behind her above-ground swimming pool, along with a growing number of surveillance cameras, the relationship had soured.
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If you're tempted to remove a nest that a bird plopped in the middle of your petunias, read this first.
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“Plunked down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunked%20down. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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