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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
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
The actress wore a sleeveless pink dress with a plunging neckline courtesy of the spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Colors: 10 options Pros: Lift and separation without underwire; all-day comfort; slimmer straps and low-scoop cut for more versatility; back smoothing
Cons: Expensive; takes a few wears to break in
Lucie is one of Koch’s all-time favorite plunge bras, perfect for low-cut tops and dresses.
—Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 11 July 2025
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Verb
The country’s birth rate plunged to another record low of 1.15 in 2024, well below the 2.1 needed to keep a population stable in the absence of immigration, meaning that the working population will continue to shrink in decades to come.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
The actress wore a sleeveless pink dress with a plunging neckline courtesy of the spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
Noun
The two-day family-friendly affair has a lineup of exciting events, including a chili cook-off and a monster lake plunge, plus the chance to try your hand at cross-country skiing, tubing, or snowmobiling at Beaver Creek Lodge in Garden City.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Colors: 10 options Pros: Lift and separation without underwire; all-day comfort; slimmer straps and low-scoop cut for more versatility; back smoothing
Cons: Expensive; takes a few wears to break in
Lucie is one of Koch’s all-time favorite plunge bras, perfect for low-cut tops and dresses.
—Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
Verb
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But yeah, just getting to dive deeper and learn more about each other’s upbringing and that sort of thing.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Rogers did get some extra work in, though, delighting his AL teammates by attempting to dive to field an infield hit. 7.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Of some concern to BBC bosses will be the corporation’s reach with young people, which dipped from 70% to 67% in 2024-25 – below its target.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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Seabreeze makes hot chocolate and dipped cones for An’s Gelato, the parent company of several award winning gelaterias including An’s Hatmakers.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
Verb
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National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of July, which falls on July 20 this year.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The Northern Territory has previously experienced cases of falling trees causing death, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The sharpest drop comes from YouGov/CBS News polling conducted between July 16 and 18, which shows Trump's approval at just 42 percent, with 58 percent disapproving—a net rating of minus 16.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The local decline in veteran homelessness is part of a record-breaking drop across the U.S. since 2010, when the federal government began a focused effort to end homelessness among veterans.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Still, the episode sent stock prices tumbling and bond yields climbing, until Trump’s disavowal restored calm to the markets.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 July 2025
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One option could be to 'tumble' the regolith, turning it over repeatedly so that the heat is more evenly applied, but this slows the extraction of water and increases the mechanical complexity of the process.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 July 2025
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Riders descend the steep volcanic slope at speeds up to 40 miles per hour, wearing jumpsuits and goggles for protection.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The company descended into a form of professional wrestling madness as storylines no longer made sense, with the curtain frequently pulled back to expose pro wrestling in a way that was heresy to many longtime fans.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Maternal mortality remains worst where women of African descent predominate.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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When reached on the phone, Gate of the Era declined to comment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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