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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
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Elon Musk soon, Anthony Scaramucci predicts Share Donald Trump will 'burn' Elon Musk soon, Anthony Scaramucci predicts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 906 points, or 2.1%, in afternoon trading.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
Andrew Jones, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Here's what may cost more 01:02 Nvidia, Dell, and Super Micro stock tumble as new China probe sparks fears of tighter scrutiny
Nvidia's record earnings reveal just 3 customers make up 30% of revenue
Bitcoin price plunges below $85,000.
—Quartz, 4 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Volatile markets fell, then really plunged, and rebounded some in wild trading to close off their lows for the day — but still in the red.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Elon Musk soon, Anthony Scaramucci predicts Share Donald Trump will 'burn' Elon Musk soon, Anthony Scaramucci predicts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 906 points, or 2.1%, in afternoon trading.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
After six weeks in orbit, the capsule made a fiery plunge through Earth's atmosphere, landing Feb. 28 at Koonibba Test Range in South Australia, which is operated by Southern Launch.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Here's what may cost more 01:02 Nvidia, Dell, and Super Micro stock tumble as new China probe sparks fears of tighter scrutiny
Nvidia's record earnings reveal just 3 customers make up 30% of revenue
Bitcoin price plunges below $85,000.
—Quartz, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
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Meg will dive deep into this later, but reigning champion Orlando Pride is apparently not taking its foot off the gas after last year’s trophy double, opening the season with a record-tying 6-0 win over Chicago Stars FC.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The live special will dive into the program’s history, including a look back at the many country artists who got their start on the Opry stage.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Then, on Wednesday, enjoy a 5-piece order of French toast sticks to dip in delicious, sugary breakfast syrup for free, also with a purchase of $1 or more.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Immunization rates have dipped low enough in some communities that measles has taken root and spread.—
Susan Kressly,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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After this, oil production will fall, albeit slowly toward 2050, as decarbonization proceeds and more electric vehicles take to the roads.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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For 2025, Kohl’s expects revenue to fall 5% to 7%, compared with Wall Street estimates of a 1.6% decrease, according to LSEG.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The dizzying, battering swings for stocks have been coming not just day to day but also hour to hour, and the Dow hurtled between a slight gain and a drop of 689 points on Thursday.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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And the rest of the presidential administration has been eager to back up his claims, with White House senior counselor Peter Navarro saying that Trump’s policies caused the price drop.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sunrun — Shares of the residential solar energy tumbled about 7%.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Brown-Forman, the company behind Jack Daniel’s whiskey, tumbled 5.1%, and Harley-Davidson sank 5.7%.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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What begins as a refuge quickly descends into a nightmare as the siblings uncover dark cult practices and confront an ancient evil lurking beneath the surface.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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On March 1, police descended upon Dallas’ Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, where the championship was holding its second day competitions, as a stampede of cheerleaders, coaches and parents ran fleeing from what many believed to be an active shooter situation.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The rare proximity to Kanye—who was just beginning his descent from the summit of pop culture—was covered by every outlet imaginable, including this one.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2025
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Phillis Wheatley, who wrote Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral, was the first American of African descent and the third colonial American woman to have her work published.—
Zaneilia Harris,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Columbia officials declined to comment on the pending litigation.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Representatives for Boeing declined to comment on the matter.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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