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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
John Bacon, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Following the party, viewers will plunge further into the sardonic story with a special Q&A featuring executive producers Charlie Brooker and Jessica Rhoades.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Julia Eskins, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
The experience combines elements like lighting, sound, video, and interactivity with saunas, cold plunges, hot baths, and steam rooms—integrating these with the latest scientific discoveries and processes.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The blue-chip Dow plunged nearly 4%, the broad S&P 500 was down almost 6%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped close to 5%.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Following the party, viewers will plunge further into the sardonic story with a special Q&A featuring executive producers Charlie Brooker and Jessica Rhoades.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
The expansive tented suites feature large decks overlooking the valley, private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and tactile interiors enclosed by screen doors, allowing the sounds of the wild to lull guests to sleep.
—Julia Eskins, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
The experience combines elements like lighting, sound, video, and interactivity with saunas, cold plunges, hot baths, and steam rooms—integrating these with the latest scientific discoveries and processes.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
Verb
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This gives her something even deeper to dive into: her family’s past and everything.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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With a cast of talented young actors, Corrigan uses the computer screen as a way to dive into the emotional tapestry of the players, as well as clearly detail their clever plan of how to break into online accounts, which involves just as much social psychology as coding.—
William Earl,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Blue Sneakers For those who are slightly less daring, dip your toe into the coloured trainer trend with a baby-blue pair.—
Melisa Vargas,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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With the cuts and losses at the FDA, there is growing fear that the funding level could dip below the historical threshold.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, that fight fell apart in early March, when a hand injury forced Whyte from the card.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Indian investors joined the sell-off on Friday, with the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex indexes both falling more than 1%.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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At the time, the company asked visual artist Felipe Pantone to reinterpret its signature Archibald armchair in a limited-edition drop of 110 pieces.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The price of a bitcoin stands at about $79,000, which marks a roughly 30% drop from a peak attained in January.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 1,000 points for a second day Friday, falling more than 4%, while the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite each moved more than 5% lower.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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Even gold, which has long been considered a safe haven, tumbled after the announcement.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The country has descended into violent disarray in the forthcoming thriller feature All the Lost Ones.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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However, the meeting descends into a chaotic argument between Zelensky and Trump after Vice President JD Vance attacks Zelensky and suggests Ukraine should use diplomacy to end the war, accusing him of not wanting peace.—
Antoinette Radford,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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Its descent can evoke a range of emotions, including awe, sadness and fear.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Margaret Atwood’s dystopian allegorical novel didn’t over-explain the U.S.’ descent into fascist theocracy and thus left itself open to interpretation — so open that even American conservatives were able to claim it as a warning about Muslim fundamentalism.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Therefore, sell-side strategists’ year-end price targets for the S & P 500 will decline unless the administration makes a significant shift on tariffs soon.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Lone Jack Police Chief Tim Cosner, who took the helm after the 2021 crash, declined to be interviewed about why the department’s policy changed.—
Bill Lukitsch,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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