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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
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025
Secret Bay's collection of twenty-three villas has private plunge pools and butler service, and expansive indoor-outdoor living space with views ranging from rainforest to the Caribbean Sea.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The capital's reserves from nearby dams have plunged to historic lows, threatening millions of residents.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
For cargo headed to Los Angeles and Long Beach out of Shanghai, spot rates are down nearly 55 percent from June 12, while the freight headed to New York saw a price plunge of 42 percent.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025
Secret Bay's collection of twenty-three villas has private plunge pools and butler service, and expansive indoor-outdoor living space with views ranging from rainforest to the Caribbean Sea.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
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For those that still don’t feel quite ready to dive into a dinner, or may not live in an area with such an abundance of Shabbat clubs to join, there are still plenty of other ways to get a taste of the culture and religion.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The town of around 20,000 people happens to be situated on the St. Lucie River and the Atlantic Ocean, which means visitors are privy to endless opportunities to soak up waterfront views and dive right in once the Florida heat gets to be too much.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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June 23-16: Trump’s approval rating dipped one point, to 41%, in a Reuters/Ipsos survey of 1,139 U.S. adults taken June 21-23 from its June 11-16 survey, with 57% disapproving (the latest poll has a 3-point margin of error).—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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For example, Prime Video has in recent seasons dipped into the market for Premier League and Champions League games.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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But, if wages don’t rise to match those jumps, consumer spending could fall and slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Many species have a small window of activity in the spring, summer, or fall and disappear until the next year.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Most of this year’s drop comes from traditional district-run schools, which now have 191,507 students, down 8,733 students from a year ago.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Now, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has received one of its biggest price drops yet just days before the Pixel 10 debuts.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The man tumbled hundreds of feet down the mountain, suffering cuts, scrapes, bruises and a leg injury that left him unable to move, rangers said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Amalfi Coast, however, tumbles into sapphire seas—its lemon groves clinging to cliffs and pastel villages stacked like dreams.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The cybersecurity community has descended once again on Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for Black Hat USA 2025—and the mood feels different this year.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Video of the rescue shows authorities descending toward the rocky coastline with crashing waves as the rescuer secures both hikers before the helicopter lifts them into the air and takes them to safety.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Drenched in sweat, the group was all smiles hitting the bridge’s descent, the final leg before our finish line, Birdee, Kent Hospitality’s new bakery and café.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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An open letter penned by actor BD Wong condemning the Maybe Happy Ending casting of a white actor in a role originally filled by an actor of Filipino descent has garnered more than 2,400 signatures.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Attorney General’s Office declined to comment on the complaint, which was filed in March 2025.—
Mary Jo Pitzl,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Current declined to comment and referred all requests to the NWSL.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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