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Recent Examples of plunk
Clemens, who previously pitched for Boston, arrived with a reputation for plunking opponents.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2024
But again, everyone on this show is recovering from having an anvil plunked on their head like in Looney Tunes.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
For my detailed analysis of why and how biases get plunked into generative AI, and ways to prompt your way around it, see the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
That deluge isn’t letting up: As of Friday, advertisers have plunked more than $65 million on future presidential ad reservations in the Keystone State alone, according to AdImpact.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2024
But again, everyone on this show is recovering from having an anvil plunked on their head like in Looney Tunes.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
For my detailed analysis of why and how biases get plunked into generative AI, and ways to prompt your way around it, see the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
That deluge isn’t letting up: As of Friday, advertisers have plunked more than $65 million on future presidential ad reservations in the Keystone State alone, according to AdImpact.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunk
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Prep Potatoes In a large bowl, toss potatoes and onion with reserved bacon drippings, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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The motorcycle’s 705 pounds with a full tank of gas were easy to toss around, even during Flintstone moves when parking.Josh Max, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of course, plop that island somewhere near the Equator and a warm, tingly feeling is almost guaranteed to follow from the radiant sun and swaying palms.Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
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Duccio, on the other hand, pulls Jesus down to earth, plopping him onto the top of a hill that might be found somewhere in Italy.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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The Eagles started out slinging: Hurts up the seam to Grant Calcaterra for 22 yards; Hurts to Brown on a 7-yard slant; Hurts to DeVonta Smith for a 20-yard crosser.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps the stars get randomly slung in the direction of the black holes from elsewhere in the galaxy through interactions with other stars.Jonathan O’Callaghan, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
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What’s more, the patches can plump and firm the skin on the hands.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Combined, this recipe moisturizes, hydrates multiple layers of the skin barrier, and reduces hyperpigmentation, all while plumping and smoothing the skin on your lips.Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Plunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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