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   plunge

   /plʌn(d)ʒ/

   verb

   • 1. jump or dive quickly and energetically: "our little daughters whooped as they plunged into the sea" Similar jumpdivehurl oneselfthrow oneselffling oneselflaunch oneselfcatapult oneselfcast oneselfpitch oneself
   • ▪ fall suddenly and uncontrollably: "a car swerved to avoid a bus and plunged into a ravine" Similar crashplummetpitchdropfallfall headlongtumblenosedivetake a nosedivecrash-divedescend
   • ▪ embark impetuously on a speech or course of action: "he came to a decision, and plunged on before he had time to reconsider it"
   • ▪ suffer a rapid decrease in value: "shares in the company plunged 18p on news that profits had fallen" Similar fall steeply/sharplyplummetdrop rapidlygo downtumblesinkslumpfall off a cliffinformal:crashnosedivetake a nosedive
   • ▪ (of a ship) pitch: "the ship plunged through the 20-foot seas" Similar lurchpitchrollreeltoss aboutkeellistwallowlabourfloundermake heavy weatherpitchpole
   • ▪ (of a horse) rear violently: "the frightened horse plunged and bolted"
   • 2. push or thrust quickly: "he plunged his hands into his pockets" Similar thruststickramdrivejabstabpushshoveforcesink
   • ▪ quickly immerse in liquid: "to peel fruit, cover with boiling water and then plunge them into iced water" Similar immersesubmergesinkdipdunkdouseduck
   • ▪ suddenly bring into a specified condition or state: "for a moment the scene was illuminated, then it was plunged back into darkness" Similar throwcastpitch
   • ▪ sink (a pot containing a plant) in the ground: "pot up and plunge spring-flowering bulbs"

   noun

   • 1. an act of jumping or diving into water: "fanatics went straight from the hot room to take a cold plunge" Similar jumpdivenosedivefallpitchdropplummetdescenttumblearchaic:plump
   • ▪ a swift and drastic fall in value or amount: "the central bank declared a 76% plunge in its profits" Similar falldroptumbleslumpinformal:nosedivecrash

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French plungier ‘thrust down’, based on Latin plumbum ‘lead, plummet’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPLUNGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of plunge as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and idioms. Find out how to use plunge in different contexts, such as falling, dropping, or reducing something.

   • English (US)

     PLUNGE meaning: 1. to (cause someone or something to) move...

   • Plunge: Thai Translation

     PLUNGE translate: พุ่งลงไปในน้ำ, เสียบ, การพุ่งลงไปในน้ำ....

   • Plunge Spanish Translation

     PLUNGE translate: sumergir, meter, zambullirse, caer en...

   • Plunge: Arabic Translation

     PLUNGE translate: يَقَع بِعُنْف, يَهبِط. Learn more in the...

   • Simplified

     PLUNGE translate: （使）（某人或某物）骤然移动，骤然下降, （价值或程度）暴跌，骤降,...

   • Traditional

     PLUNGE translate: （使）（某人或某物）驟然移動，驟然下降, （價值或程度）暴跌，驟降,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › plungePlunge Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb and noun plunge, which means to enter or dive into something quickly or violently. See also related phrases and dictionary entries for plunge.

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5. www.straitstimes.com › singapore › would-you-take-the-plungeWould you take the plunge? Ice baths are becoming mainstream in...

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   Jul 23, 2023 · Ice baths, or cold plunges, are becoming popular among Singaporeans who seek to reduce inflammation, improve recovery and boost immunity. Learn about the health claims, the providers, the prices and the risks of this trendy wellness treatment.

6. plunge.comPlunge | Home Ice Baths & Outdoor Saunas | Learn More

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   Plunge offers a range of cold plunges and saunas for wellness and relaxation. Shop online and enjoy free delivery, flexible financing, and 1-year warranty.

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7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLUNGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPLUNGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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9. plunge.com › products › plungeBest Cold Plunge Tub | Home Ice Bath | As Seen On Shark Tank

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   Plunge is a device that chills, filters, and sanitizes water for cold plunges without ice. It is easy to set up, use, and maintain, and comes in different models and sizes.