Synonyms for

Plunging

Verb / ˈplʌndʒɪŋ / Another word for plunging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Moving or falling suddenly and with force.

Synonyms & similar words

dunk soakup plunk souse engulf dump engross dip dive launch steep immerse douse absorb plunge diving sinking dropping submerging plummeting plunking tumbling pitching descending hurtling cascading catapulting crashing falling sliding dipping nosing swooping

Example sentences

  1. She was plunging into the pool for the first time.
  2. The bird was plunging toward the ground.
  3. He was plunging the knife into the cake.
  4. The stock market was plunging due to the bad news.
  5. The diver was plunging into the deep water.

Quotes

  • I love the sensation of plunging down a steep hill on a roller coaster.
  • The stock market was plunging, and investors were panicking.
  • The diver was plunging into the deep, dark water, searching for treasure.

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