as in to fall
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
a week in which stock prices plummeted
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Recent Examples of plummet
Though no one was killed in the Stryker attack, some surgeries had to be postponed, implants could not be delivered to patients, and the company’s share price plummeted.
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Sue Halpern, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
At many networks that served students of color from low-income families, academic performance plummeted—and has scarcely recovered.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
But misinformation campaigns and a lack of trust in public health officials have caused population-level protection against the virus to plummet.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz seeing traffic plummet to a near standstill over the past few months amid concerns about Iranian attacks on ships, crude oil prices remain roughly 40 percent above pre-war levels as of Thursday afternoon.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Sue Halpern, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
At many networks that served students of color from low-income families, academic performance plummeted—and has scarcely recovered.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
But misinformation campaigns and a lack of trust in public health officials have caused population-level protection against the virus to plummet.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz seeing traffic plummet to a near standstill over the past few months amid concerns about Iranian attacks on ships, crude oil prices remain roughly 40 percent above pre-war levels as of Thursday afternoon.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plummet
Verb
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His portfolio fell 44% in the dot-com crash, and sustained a 40% loss in 2008.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lee then came up to the plate and fell behind in the count 1-2.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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At its center is the story of a boy named Zac Brettler, who in November 2019, at the age of nineteen, plunged to his death from a balcony on the fifth floor of an upscale apartment complex a few minutes’ walk along the Thames from Tate Britain.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Another section of the park will plunge those who are up for it into a more thrilling experience.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bovino, who led much of the immigration enforcement operation in Chicago and the suburbs, as well as in Minnesota before retiring this year amid criticism, declined to appear before the commission.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Salt Lake County district attorney’s office and the Draper City prosecutor both declined to file charges against Paul in April, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The only injuries were likely sustained by guests and banquet staff tumbling over one another to hide under tables.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Red Sox could also call a few other clubs who have tumbled down the standings.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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High school attendance also dipped.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Kuechly retired six years ago and has dipped his toes in national work, while also being the radio analyst on Carolina Panthers games.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Four of the seven matches went to Super Tiebreakers, and Cypress Bay had to dig out of a 2-0 hole after dropping their two singles matches.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The stock has dropped 23% so far this year, reversing course after a climb of just over 64% in 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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“Plummet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plummet. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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