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as in falls
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 descends
to lead or extend downward
a stairway plunging into darkness
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as in tumbles
an act or instance of diving
the Olympic diver took a well-executed plunge off the diving board
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as in drops
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 plunges
Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Architectonics takes this murky style and plunges it to a new deep, incorporating the bronze gong and chime sounds of gamelan while burying his rhythms in dense, dubby layers of incense smoke.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
As the capsule plunges through the atmosphere, a communications blackout is anticipated as plasma builds up around the spacecraft and causes interference.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
The Guardians must protect the Legendary Silver Crystal when a battle erupts with a mysterious enemy during the Celestial Ball and plunges the Moon Palace into chaos.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
By day, the road between Presidio and Terlingua, through Big Bend Ranch State Park, curves along the river then climbs and plunges over steep hills.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
All eyes will be on Orion’s heat shield as the capsule plunges through the atmosphere.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
His documentary plunges viewers into a 1996 expedition in Brazil to contact the isolate Indigenous Koruba people in the Amazon rainforest.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Set in a remote harbor village near the DMZ, the sci-fi thriller kicks off with reports of a mysterious discovery that plunges the town into a desperate fight for survival.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
Other everyday situations — from Ubers to trains to even cold plunges — require similar adjustments, often forcing him to contort his body just to fit.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Finally, in Kansas City, Missouri, Klā Sanctuary is a contemporary bathhouse with an herbal steam room, mineral bath, and cold plunges.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Think an 82-foot lap pool with hot and cold plunges, a spa, fitness and Pilates studios, plus a triple-height Winter Garden, private dining rooms, sports court, golf simulator, screening room, and even a music studio.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Each guest receives a massage every full day, and there are sauna facilities, cold plunges, and a pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Usually the plunges are as mild as a kiddie roller coaster.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Usually, the plunges are as mild as a kiddie roller coaster.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ernaux’s signature method of resisting interpretation and incarnating the past plunges us into this girl’s experience.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Architectonics takes this murky style and plunges it to a new deep, incorporating the bronze gong and chime sounds of gamelan while burying his rhythms in dense, dubby layers of incense smoke.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
As the capsule plunges through the atmosphere, a communications blackout is anticipated as plasma builds up around the spacecraft and causes interference.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
The Guardians must protect the Legendary Silver Crystal when a battle erupts with a mysterious enemy during the Celestial Ball and plunges the Moon Palace into chaos.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
By day, the road between Presidio and Terlingua, through Big Bend Ranch State Park, curves along the river then climbs and plunges over steep hills.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
All eyes will be on Orion’s heat shield as the capsule plunges through the atmosphere.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
His documentary plunges viewers into a 1996 expedition in Brazil to contact the isolate Indigenous Koruba people in the Amazon rainforest.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Set in a remote harbor village near the DMZ, the sci-fi thriller kicks off with reports of a mysterious discovery that plunges the town into a desperate fight for survival.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Ellen Pompeo takes a chillier approach, always looking for hotels with cold plunges.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
Other everyday situations — from Ubers to trains to even cold plunges — require similar adjustments, often forcing him to contort his body just to fit.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Finally, in Kansas City, Missouri, Klā Sanctuary is a contemporary bathhouse with an herbal steam room, mineral bath, and cold plunges.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Think an 82-foot lap pool with hot and cold plunges, a spa, fitness and Pilates studios, plus a triple-height Winter Garden, private dining rooms, sports court, golf simulator, screening room, and even a music studio.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Each guest receives a massage every full day, and there are sauna facilities, cold plunges, and a pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Usually the plunges are as mild as a kiddie roller coaster.
—Seth Borenstein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Usually, the plunges are as mild as a kiddie roller coaster.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunges
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Most Influential Companies issue that dives deeper into 20 sectors to look at the companies shaping their industries.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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The sequel dives further into the curse as a new generation of Owens women discovers the secret of their family history.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lawrence, though, is widely regarded as a top-five player at his position, whereas Greenard falls around 15th among edge rushers in most meaningful metrics.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 44% theory Steve Dittmore admits that his research interest, the relationship of athletics and enrollment at small colleges, falls pretty far outside of the mainstream, even in the already-niche world of sports and higher ed.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sloan allows that the next big test for local sports arrives as the 2026 FIFA World Cup descends upon North American for a 39-day residency.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the legend, Orpheus descends into the underworld in an attempt to rescue his lover, Eurydice.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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After a number of tumbles through the incoming crashing waves, Phan grabbed ahold of the shark's tail and fearlessly guided it back into the ocean, prompting cheers from onlookers.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Beneath the twists and tumbles of its plot, Reddick’s play is concerned with the people and communities that never profit when power seeks to increase itself — children, poor folks, Black folks.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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When online is treated as a distribution channel rather than a learning system, persistence drops, and skepticism rises.—
Ian Gibson,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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When cleaning homes with lingering pet odors, Parekh recommends applying a few drops of enzyme cleaner to the pad rather than relying solely on the Swiffer solution.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chatting with the peddler Rutherford Selig (Bradley Stryker, enjoyably channeling Deadwood), Bynum casually unzips the surface of reality and dips into the waters below.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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In a video taken at the King’s Gallery by Daily Mail reporter Rebecca English, Chatto and King Charles are seen greeting each other with a double cheek kiss, before Sarah dips into a curtsy for her cousin.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite Republicans being the only partisan group to rate the economy positively in the index, their economic rating dropped 15 points between March and April, larger than declines among Democrats or independents.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In five of the prior seven quarters, the company posted year-over-year declines in revenue.—
Samantha Subin,Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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As the two riders swing in a circle, the ride's cable snaps and the capsule plummets toward the ground.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Venus plummets out of the evening sky in the next few weeks.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Plunges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunges. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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