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Recent Examples of plunk
Martinez initially stayed in as a baserunner after Oakland starter Joe Boyle plunked him in the second inning at Citi Field, but he was removed in the fourth for his next at-bat.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024
After missing a week after he was plunked, Kjerstad returned and went 2-for-18 at the plate.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2024
Bench-clearing battles occur every season, often provoked when a batter appears to have been plunked at or near his noggin.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
Then plunk it in the center of the table and let everyone dig in, with plenty of crusty bread for mopping up the sauce.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024
After missing a week after he was plunked, Kjerstad returned and went 2-for-18 at the plate.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2024
Bench-clearing battles occur every season, often provoked when a batter appears to have been plunked at or near his noggin.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
Then plunk it in the center of the table and let everyone dig in, with plenty of crusty bread for mopping up the sauce.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunk
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On to the nominees: Marley Alcantara, Pittsburg football: Alcantara tossed two touchdown passes and ran for a third as Pittsburg wrapped up a 9-1 regular season with a big win over rival Antioch.Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Keith punctuated her performance by tossing a 7-yard touchdown to Hannah Kim off a double pass on fourth down.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Instead of trapping smart Zelda in the background once again, Echoes uses the difficult puzzles and life-threatening, dark mysteries associated with Zelda games to finally plop its princess in the driver’s seat.Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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In the 1990s and 2000s, stadiums were often standalone venues plopped into urban neighborhoods or surrounded by parking lots.Lee Igel, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Rather, the Dune actor has been slinging her belongings—and her boyfriend Tom Holland’s new beverage line—into the new Neverfull Inside Out in black cowhide leather, which is decidedly more discreet than the original.Alice Newbold, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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Like dogs, humans need to find joy in helping and collaborating with one another instead of skimping on wages and slinging threats to take their business elsewhere for cheaper.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2024
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On the makeup front, Bobbi Brown’s plumping lip gloss delivers a plusher, glossier pout while an Anastasia Beverly Hills brow kit keeps all brow styles perfectly arched.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Packed with hyaluronic acid, the cream helps to plump and rejuvenate your skin while providing it lasting hydration.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Plunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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