plunk

verb

ˈpləŋk How to pronounce plunk (audio)
variants or plonk
Definition of plunknext
as in to toss
to throw or set down clumsily or casually plunked a battered hat on his head

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Recent Examples of plunk From a smart sleep assistant to scent-scaping essentials and weighted blankets that’ll plunk you in a state of head-to-toe relaxation, you’re bound to find some type of wellness gift for the people on your shopping list. — Claire Sullivan, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024 Disney has plunked itself and its 1.2 million square feet of real estate in the middle of a distinctly un-gaudy neighborhood. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 Dec. 2024 The year is 2019; we’re plunked into the middle of a tense winner-take-all match between Josh and Art, with Tashi keeping an eagle eye on both men. — Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024 Instead, Roberts watched Hudson plunk slumping Yankees star Aaron Judge, give up a long single off the wall to Jazz Chisholm Jr., then walk Giancarlo Stanton to load the bases. — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for plunk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunk
  1. toss
  2. plop
  3. sling
  4. plump
Verb
  • Patrick Daley Thompson Supreme Court tosses convictions on 2 counts for former 11th Ward Ald.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
  • As Meghan Trainor herself might suggest, simplifying laundry day can now be as effortless — and stylish — as tossing a single sheet into the washer.
    — WWD, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of toss
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  • There’s a smattering of hotels, inns, and motels in the area, but rental houses—either plopped directly on the shore or located within easy walking distance of one of more than 40 public beach-access points—are the primary draw.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The fact the third entry of the Paddington Cinematic Universe doesn’t feel like one more shameless corporate product plopped off a kid’s-movie assembly line would be victory enough.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Definition of plop
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  • The brick-and-mortar Isaac’s Bagels opened in early 2023 with Jewish flare, slinging hamantaschen at Purim, honey cake at Rosh Hashanah and sufganiyot at Hanukkah in addition to bagels six days a week.
    — Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Still made from the same undyed, oatmeal-hued canvas, the slimmer Boat and Tote retains its two-tone design (straps and bottom panels were originally available in either red or blue) and handles that can be slung over a shoulder.
    — Kin Woo, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Definition of sling
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  • Catch up quick: Last legislative session, the Legislature plumped up its Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program from $45 million in 2022-23 to $200 million in the current two-year budget.
    — Asher Price, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
  • These formulas cleanse the scalp of buildup (a major cause of flat hair, by the way) while plumping strands with conditioning ingredients like hydrating vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, essentially acting as cheat codes for fuller hair straight out of the 90s.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of plump

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“Plunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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