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 firm has plunged around 70 percent from its record high set in June, though it is still up more than 200 percent since the start of the year.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Its token, WLFI, has plunged in value since it became publicly tradeable last fall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Ever since Netflix shared its second-quarter earnings report, its stock price has plunged.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Since hitting a record high of more than 9,000 points in June it has plunged to around 6,500.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 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
