plunge in

verb

plunged in; plunging in; plunges in
Synonyms of plunge innext
1
: to push (something) into something quickly and forcefully
The nurse grabbed his arm and plunged the needle in.
2
: to start doing something with enthusiasm and energy
It was a big project, so we all just had to plunge in and get started.

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Iranian crude oil loaded for export plunged in August, according to data shared Thursday by trade intelligence firm Kpler. — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 Official homeless counts show RV numbers plunging in this 400-square-mile expanse, but wild statistical swings and locals’ on-the-ground observations suggest serious miscounts and an illusory improvement. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 McCullough plunges in again and Bishop Moore moves within 21-11 of Palos Verdes. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 The Iranian currency has plunged in value against the dollar and the head of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce told Khabar Online last month that Iran could not afford to lose its maritime trade. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plunge in

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“Plunge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plunge%20in. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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