How to Use plunge in a Sentence

plunge

1 of 2 verb
Definition of plungenext
Synonyms for plungenext
  • The road plunges down the mountain.
  • Her car plunged off a bridge.
  • The rocky cliffs plunge into the swirling rapids below.
  • The moose population has plunged in recent years.
  • The stock market plunged yesterday.
  • The President's approval rating has plunged to 20 percent.
  • The shares have plunged roughly 68% since Young blocked the deal.
    — Alain Sherter, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Or does the film just love an excuse to plunge us into the dark?
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The next day, Arctic air plunged down from the north in a bitter cold front.
    — Evan Bush, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Hair bounces and shines, teeth sparkle, shoes teeter, necklines plunge.
    — Dianna Mazzone, Allure, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The plunging neckline had sparkling accents, and the skirt featured a thigh-high slit.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • While there is no plunging neckline here, the cut-outs bring a bit of playfulness to the swimwear.
    — Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2023
  • The singer appears in a sleeveless light blue top with a plunging neckline.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 10 Aug. 2023
  • In May, for instance, the tycoon’s wealth plunged $11.2 billion in a day as the company’s share price took a hit.
    — Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Buyers backed off, sales plunged and, for the first time in a decade, home prices underwent a sustained slide.
    — Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2023
  • The stock has since been on a roller-coaster ride: the shares surged as much as 700% within days of their debut and then plunged to a record-low this week.
    — Nguyen Kieu Giang, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Huawei’s revenues plunged by nearly a third in 2021, and the company sold off one of its smartphone brands in a bid to stay afloat.
    — Alex W. Palmer, New York Times, 12 July 2023
  • The plunging V-neck top has a thick tie-top and clasp back that feels very secure while swimming or lounging.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023
  • After one minute, remove the tomatoes and plunge them into a bowl of icy water.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Prices in China are plunging, and the risk of deflation is rising.
    — Mary Hui, Quartz, 10 July 2023
  • On the rare chance they are spotted, they can usually be seen plunging from high in the air into the water to catch fish and squid.
    — Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2023
  • After a pandemic-era boom, home prices in the Hamptons are starting to plunge.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2023
  • This abyssal plain sprawls over 2.3 million square miles, over half the size of the contiguous U.S., and plunges to depths exceeding 3 miles in some places.
    — Kate Golembiewski, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The Turkish lira plunged against the dollar Monday, though stocks rallied.
    — Suzan Fraser and Zeynep Bilginsoy, ajc, 29 May 2023
  • Plus thin spaghetti straps and plunging, deep V necklines.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Her blazer featured a plunging neckline, with her black lace bra peeking out from the lapels.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The cost of natural gas piped into the home by utilities such as PG&E plunged 12.9% in February over the one year.
    — George Avalos, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Physicians told her to find a new career, that her voice would never again rise to those signature heights and plunge so deep.
    — Craig Seymour, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The body-hugging cut featured a halterneck bodice with a plunging neckline and wide legs.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 29 July 2023
  • Lohan wore a plunging white dress with a ribbon sash paired with white strappy sandals and bright pink lip gloss.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
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plunge

2 of 2 noun
  • The store experienced a sharp plunge in sales.
  • Amazingly, the cat survived its plunge from the building's roof.
  • Market analysts predicted a price plunge.
  • Robichaux capped the drive with a 1-yard TD plunge with 1:02 left in the third.
    — Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Yes, all but the rooms with two queen beds have plunge pools with ocean views.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 29 June 2023
  • On the outside deck are a plunge pool and Peloton bike.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The best cold plunge tubs aren't strictly for athletes.
    — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 June 2023
  • The latest plunge spells bad news for true believers in the meme stock.
    — Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, 30 Mar. 2023
  • There were signs this year that Cyrus was ready for the brunette plunge, however.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2023
  • But now, the only way guests will be cooling off is by taking a dip in the rooftop’s plunge pool.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 6 Mar. 2023
  • There’s also a private gym; a spa with a plunge pool, Finnish sauna, and steam room; and a screening room with a bar.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2023
  • The deep plunge cut comfortably supports breasts that sit far apart.
    — Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 31 May 2023
  • Wearing a blue narwhal costume for the plunge was Christen Ng of Naperville.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Both villas have their own large private pools, while a half-dozen of the top suites in the main hotel offer plunge pools.
    — Nicolas Stecher, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The plunge saw the plane dip at a vertical rate of nearly 8,600 feet per minute, according to the data.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Every room at the hotel has an ocean-front view from a private balcony with a plunge pool.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The lower level has a gym, cold plunge pool, wine cellar, movie theater and sauna.
    — CBS News, 24 Mar. 2023
  • In the fourth quarter, Paulino kept his legs churning on a goal line dive for a 2-yard scoring plunge.
    — Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2023
  • This plunge style bikini top has built-in cups and straps that are wider in the front for support with adjustable slides in the back for a better fit.
    — Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Where to Stay in Soufrière An excellent place to stay is Ladera, which has 37 three-walled suites — some with their own plunge pools — that are open to sea and sky.
    — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
  • And in one snap, Bebe is rocking a swimsuit with a deep V plunge—and wow, her abs are insanely toned!
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 9 May 2023
  • Cold plunges and slugging, or whatever the kids are calling it these days.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2023
  • And, in true A-List fashion, the home is decked out with amenities such as a fitness center, cold plunge pool, and media den.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The swimming pool is deep enough to accommodate plunges from a diving board.
    — Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2023
  • The fighter jumped into a barrel filled with 47 degree water for a cold plunge.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 23 Mar. 2023
  • This spring, Berlin will add a Scandinavian-style sauna and cold plunge pool overlooking the ocean.
    — New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024
  • There is a freer flow of movement onboard, too, with sliding glass doors connecting the main salon to the aft deck and a new eight-foot plunge pool.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Splashing cold water on your face can help; as can taking a quick cold plunge or shower.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2024
  • The plunge pool circuit is a godsend in the warmer months, and not just for its euphoric-inducing properties.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Each has its own plunge pool and is features decor by local artisans.
    — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 11 Apr. 2023

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