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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
Raad Al-Remi, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Feb. 2025
For instance, in June 2022, when consumer sentiment plunged to a record low as inflation reached a four-decade high, American shoppers continued to spend in the following months.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Guests can take a dip in the hot and cold plunge pools, and the service menu goes far beyond a 50-minute massive and classic facial.
Choose a crystal bowl energy treatment, a restorative after-sun bodywrap and massage, or an Imperial Black Orchid Facial, which is said to leave your skin glowing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The conflict has forced millions of people from their homes and collapsed the country’s economy, plunging more than 80% of the population into dire poverty.
—Raad Al-Remi, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Feb. 2025
For instance, in June 2022, when consumer sentiment plunged to a record low as inflation reached a four-decade high, American shoppers continued to spend in the following months.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
While amateur slots are full, there's a plunge pool open to anyone brave enough to take a dip — plus ice bowling, an ice maze and for those who want to stay out of the water, a sauna.
—Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Guests can take a dip in the hot and cold plunge pools, and the service menu goes far beyond a 50-minute massive and classic facial.
Choose a crystal bowl energy treatment, a restorative after-sun bodywrap and massage, or an Imperial Black Orchid Facial, which is said to leave your skin glowing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunge
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Most gamers assume that their money goes into a game publisher’s vault filled with money, where execs dive into mountains of gold coins and then use that money to develop new games.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Packed with super volcanic clusters, this mask dives deep into your pores to clear out impurities, absorb excess oil and leave your skin feeling smooth and refreshed.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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What To Know The newest polling from Gallup found support for Israel among American adults dropped to 46 percent in 2025, dipping below 50 percent for the first time during the time Gallup has tracked this topic—which appears to be since 2001.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Others have dipped their toes in the water but are struggling to see the business value.—
Brendan Howe,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Vaccination Rates As reported by the CDC, the measles vaccination rate among children in kindergarten nationally has fallen since 2019, from approximately 95 percent of children receiving a two-dose MMR coverage to 92.7 percent.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The market also soured on Salesforce, which fell 4% despite topping analysts’ profit expectations for the latest quarter.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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The drop had less to do with Kinder’s Q4 report (which was a lot more good than bad) and more to do with the fact that KMI shares had roughly doubled for the year heading into it.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The collaboration features multiple chapters, with the superstar unveiling more items with each drop.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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But Coinbase fell earlier this week to its lowest price since just before the election, tumbling in tandem with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Shares in the company famous for being fictional secret agent James Bond's car of choice, tumbled more than 9%.—
Shashwat Awasthi,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Zelenskyy arrived in the U.K. on Saturday, straight from his visit to Washington, D.C., in which an Oval Office meeting with Trump and Vice President JD Vance descended into an open argument in front of gathered reporters.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, followers are descending on Rome as the Vatican is marking its Holy Year and questions remain over how the pontiff will lead the church over the Easter period.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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German bond yields may rise, and there is scope for the euro to halt its descent (relative to the dollar).—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Moon lacks an atmosphere to help spacecraft slow down during descent.—
Kristin Shaw,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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But several experts tell CNN that legal immigration is expected to decline throughout Trump’s second term as his administration fosters a hostile environment for immigrants through its policies and messaging, which could lead to fewer available workers across industries and higher inflation.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Daily meme coin launches peaked shortly after the $trump coin debut but have declined sharply.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunge. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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