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Recent Examples of plunk
Taking seedlings straight from indoors and plunking them into the garden is a shock.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
In his final start of 2018, Sabathia plunked Tampa Bay’s Jesus Sucre in response to the Rays’ Andrew Kittredge throwing behind Austin Romine earlier in the game.
—Peter Sblendorio, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
An opposing hitter was plunked and Collins knew the other team would retaliate.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
From a smart sleep assistant to scent-scaping essentials and weighted blankets that’ll plunk you in a state of head-to-toe relaxation, you’re bound to find some type of wellness gift for the people on your shopping list.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
In his final start of 2018, Sabathia plunked Tampa Bay’s Jesus Sucre in response to the Rays’ Andrew Kittredge throwing behind Austin Romine earlier in the game.
—Peter Sblendorio, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
An opposing hitter was plunked and Collins knew the other team would retaliate.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
From a smart sleep assistant to scent-scaping essentials and weighted blankets that’ll plunk you in a state of head-to-toe relaxation, you’re bound to find some type of wellness gift for the people on your shopping list.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunk
Verb
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Nathan tossed the black backpack into a trash can, Seraphine said.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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The footage, captured at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, allegedly showed Ventura walking toward a bank of elevators as Combs chased after her, then grabbing her by the neck and tossing her to the floor before turning to violently kick her and grab her purse and suitcase.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Fan Fest unites all The Big 12 Fan Fest is plopped in-between T-Mobile Center and Power & Light District’s KC Live!—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2025
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There’s a smattering of hotels, inns, and motels in the area, but rental houses—either plopped directly on the shore or located within easy walking distance of one of more than 40 public beach-access points—are the primary draw.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, just after 10 a.m. on March 27, 2023, Hale slung two firearms around her neck and shoulders and entered The Convenant School to carry out the shooting.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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The One Direction alum also added sunglasses and had a blue and white tote bag slung over his shoulder.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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That, along with tripeptides and marine glycoprotein, floods my skin with hydration and noticeably plumps my skin.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
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The best volumizing shampoos can restore bounce, plumping up your strands by removing the product buildup that’s weighing things down.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Plunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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