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Recent Examples of plunk
Two batters later, Buehler plunked Volpe in the left elbow with an 88.8-mph changeup with the bases loaded, giving the Yankees a 7-0 lead.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
Bello plunked the leadoff batter, Jo Adell, and walked Chris Taylor.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 4 June 2025
Suarez was ejected after his 3-0 fastball plunked Ohtani in the shoulder area.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The calm lasted a half-inning after Suarez plunked Ohtani in the shoulder.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
Bello plunked the leadoff batter, Jo Adell, and walked Chris Taylor.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 4 June 2025
Suarez was ejected after his 3-0 fastball plunked Ohtani in the shoulder area.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The calm lasted a half-inning after Suarez plunked Ohtani in the shoulder.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunk
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Boyd’s brilliance on the evening extended his scoreless stretch to 23 innings and gave him 10 straight starts where he’s tossed at least five innings while giving up two or fewer runs.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Don't toss your wine corks—put them to use in your garden!—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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This also helps explain how MLB plopped the Expos, who were in receivership at the time, into nearby Washington, D.C.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
17 July 2025
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Her daughter sat at her desk with Sparks plopped on top.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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During his sparse minutes with the senior team, Kawamura showed flashes of crafty creativity, slinging passes behind his back and over his head without a glance in his teammate’s direction.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Nichols slung her guitar over her neck and walked over to the horde outside a barricade to sing the chorus to one of her songs.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Snow mushroom delivers a big hit of hydration, helping to plump and smooth crepey skin so your eyes look lifted, firmer, and more awake.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
23 July 2025
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There are hundreds surging in: run-of=the-mill cops, detectives and sheriffs, and wives in their own uniform — pearls, skimmer dresses and earrings plump as Christmas tree baubles.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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“Plunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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