plunged; plunging
1
: to cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly into something
plunged the dagger
2
: to cause to enter a state or course of action usually suddenly, unexpectedly, or violently
plunged the nation into economic depression
1
: to thrust or cast oneself into or as if into water
2
a
: to become pitched or thrown headlong or violently forward and downward
also
: to move oneself in such a manner
plunged off the embankment
b
: to act with reckless haste : enter suddenly or unexpectedly
plunges into project after project
c
: to bet or gamble heavily and recklessly
3
: to descend or dip suddenly
the stock's value plunged
Examples of plunge in a Sentence
Verb
Her car plunged off a bridge.
The stock market plunged yesterday.
The President's approval rating has plunged to 20 percent.
The moose population has plunged in recent years.
The rocky cliffs plunge into the swirling rapids below.
The road plunges down the mountain.
Noun
Amazingly, the cat survived its plunge from the building's roof.
Market analysts predicted a price plunge.
The store experienced a sharp plunge in sales.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
In fact, Russia appears to be pushing Iran toward diplomacy for fear of losing a key partner to a potential wider war that would plunge the region into even deeper chaos and further hamper Russian interests.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
But with private plunge pools, direct beach access, and a dive boat ready to whisk guests to one of Thailand's best underwater sites, there's little reason to leave.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Verb
For the premiere of the Netflix comedy series on Feb. 13, Eram styled Hudson in a shimmering gold Roberto Cavalli couture gown with a flowing train and plunging neckline.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
In fact, Russia appears to be pushing Iran toward diplomacy for fear of losing a key partner to a potential wider war that would plunge the region into even deeper chaos and further hamper Russian interests.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
Sign In Travel Whose plunge pools, outdoor showers, and terraces invite you to spend as much time outside as possible
By Erika Owen
February 25, 2025
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
But with private plunge pools, direct beach access, and a dive boat ready to whisk guests to one of Thailand's best underwater sites, there's little reason to leave.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plunge. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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plunge
1 of 2 verb
plunged; plunging
1
: to push or drive into something with force
plunged a knife into the pie
2
: to leap or dive into water
3
a
: to rush with reckless haste
plunged into debt
b
: to bring into an unpleasant state
plunged the family into gloom
4
: to dip or move suddenly downward or forward and downward
the road plunges along the slope
plunge
2 of 2 noun
: a sudden dive, leap, or rush
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