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Recent Examples of plunk down
For more than a year, Microsoft and its Big Tech peers have tested Wall Street's patience by plunking down huge amounts of cash in pursuit of profits from AI that have yet to satisfy investors.
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Stephen Nellis and Deborah Mary Sophia, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
There’s even a public middle school, the Professional Performing Arts School, that has been plunked down in the Theater District to accommodate the professional child.
—Lauren Hilgers, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Goodwill didn’t obtain the office building through a typical approach of finding a willing buyer and then plunking down money to purchase a property.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
Preorders start today, and interested buyers who live in California — and apparently only California — can plunk down a refundable $200 deposit to get in line to buy one.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Stephen Nellis and Deborah Mary Sophia, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
There’s even a public middle school, the Professional Performing Arts School, that has been plunked down in the Theater District to accommodate the professional child.
—Lauren Hilgers, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Goodwill didn’t obtain the office building through a typical approach of finding a willing buyer and then plunking down money to purchase a property.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
Preorders start today, and interested buyers who live in California — and apparently only California — can plunk down a refundable $200 deposit to get in line to buy one.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunk down
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Conservative lawmakers in a handful of states have introduced various measures encouraging the Supreme Court to strike down Obergefell.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Significantly, Trump’s EPA is also preparing to reconsider and strike down a consequential scientific finding on the dangers of climate pollution that has served as the basis behind federal regulations to curb them.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Murray returned from a twisted ankle late in the fourth quarter to knock down a game-tying jumper with 5.3 seconds left, but it was sandwiched between Wizards 3s.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Blue Devils were able to knock down a pair of free throws, and Lubin missed his three-pointer to send the game to overtime, giving Duke a 74-71 win.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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This plan seemed to work as Watkins missed shots and showed frustration in the second quarter knocking over Michigan’s Jordan Hobbs picking up her second foul.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Strong winds wreaked havoc across Massachusetts on Friday, knocking over trees and utility poles, causing a slew of power outages and disrupting traffic.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
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On this day, director Jeffrey Lo and book, music and lyrics creator Min Kahng plopped dead center at their work station as the chaos and mirth of a new musical exploded around them.—
David John Chávez,
The Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Just make sure the fruit is in individual pieces (don't plop it into the pan in big clumps).—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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It should be mentioned that on Jan. 16, in a game on Long Island, Konecny toppled into the end wall, with his right shoulder seemingly taking the brunt of the impact.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The storm, which produced violent tornadoes, raging wildfires, and blinding dust storms, decimated homes, toppled vehicles, and left entire communities reeling from the devastation.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Plunk down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk%20down. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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