plunge
verb (used with object)
to cast or thrust forcibly or suddenly into something, as a liquid, a penetrable substance, a place, etc.; immerse; submerge.
has plunged
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present perfectof plunge (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The rial has plunged to record lows, reaching around 2.2 million to the US dollar in recent days, while year-on-year inflation hit 89 percent for the Iranian month ending August 22, sharply eroding purchasing power.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
It has plunged 51% from its all-time intraday high of $126,272.76, reached on Oct.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
The energy crisis has plunged much of the country into darkness, with many homes receiving just a few hours of electricity each day.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
Consumer confidence in the eurozone has plunged in recent months, hitting its lowest level since December 2022 in April as higher energy prices revived inflation fears across the currency area.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
“It is this denial,” he announced, “that has plunged the prince deep into the melancholy of love. Fasting, brooding, sighing, and disordered dress are its most infallible signs.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
