How to Use plunge in a Sentence
- 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.
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The price of crude plunged by more than ten per cent.
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John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices plunged more than 11% on the news.
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Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Swiftly plunge the knife down through the head.
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Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Stocks spiked higher and oil prices plunged.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Both events had plunged ties into a deep freeze.
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Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
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Shares have plunged more than 20% over the course of those two days.
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Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hair bounces and shines, teeth sparkle, shoes teeter, necklines plunge.
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Dianna Mazzone,
Allure,
21 Nov. 2023
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Rich Sparkle’s shares briefly popped, and have since plunged from the highs.
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Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The stock has plunged roughly 49% in the year to date.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The stock plunged from $370 to $255.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Target shares have plunged 30% this year.
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Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
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The back of the dress nearly plunged to her tailbone.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
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Or does the film just love an excuse to plunge us into the dark?
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Oct. 2023
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Shares of Meta plunged 9% on the report.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
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At the throat, a gold clasp held the plunging design in place.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Shares of Krispy Kreme have plunged 62% this year.
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Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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Brent crude plunged nearly 11%.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The flip side of that, of course, was seen in his plunging shot totals.
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Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Shake Shack’s shares have plunged more than 28% in the year to date.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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The bus plunged about 100 feet down the slope, Singh said.
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Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The stock has plunged 54% from that time to May 15.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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Share of Lemonade have plunged 19% this year.
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Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Not brave enough for the power suit plunge a la Miley?
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Customer churn plunged to less than 2 percent.
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Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
- 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.
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Cheryl does a cold plunge with Mel.
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Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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The cold plunge is a major part of that.
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Madeline Leung Coleman,
Curbed,
25 Feb. 2026
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An oceanfront with a plunge pool would be my splurge.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Yes, all but the rooms with two queen beds have plunge pools with ocean views.
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Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
29 June 2023
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For fans, the first listen was like a hard-rock cold plunge.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2026
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When salt levels in your blood take a plunge, your cells swell up.
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Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
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There are hot and cold plunges as well as an indoor pool, too.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The club includes a full gym, sports bar, sauna, cold plunge and more.
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Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cold plunges put a temporary strain on your heart.
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Korin Miller,
SELF,
22 Sep. 2025
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Maybe dip into the whirlpool or in the cold-water plunge.
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Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
25 Dec. 2025
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What are the health benefits of saunas and cold plunges?
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Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Even a simple bath can become a cold plunge—just add ice.
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Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2025
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Plus, a rooftop with a plunge pool and loungers, which is a joy in the summer heat.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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Plus, a rooftop with a plunge pool and loungers, which is a joy in the summer heat.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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And what happens after a cold plunge?
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Guests may notice the cold bath isn’t labeled as a cold plunge.
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Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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There’s also a cold plunge out there somewhere.
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Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
18 Feb. 2026
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Deep plunge tops, hot pants and halter-neck tops and dresses are key items.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
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That’s its worst drop since a 10% plunge a little more than a week ago.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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The nine lap pool suites are a fan favorite for their walk-out terraces with plunge pools.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The lake plunge took place in open water where there is usually ice.
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Cbscolorado.com Staff,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Those who were so inclined also had a chance to do a polar plunge.
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Kristen E. Pope,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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The latest plunge spells bad news for true believers in the meme stock.
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Gunjan Banerji,
WSJ,
30 Mar. 2023
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There is an outdoor area with a sauna, steam room, and cold plunge, and hot pools with views of the arch.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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The home also features a backyard area with a cold plunge pool in a shed.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The deep plunge cut comfortably supports breasts that sit far apart.
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Halie Lesavage,
harpersbazaar.com,
31 May 2023
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Some rooms even have private plunge pools and sweeping valley views.
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Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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