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Recent Examples of plunk
Martinez initially stayed in as a baserunner after Oakland starter Joe Boyle plunked him in the second inning at Citi Field, but he was removed in the fourth for his next at-bat.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024
After missing a week after he was plunked, Kjerstad returned and went 2-for-18 at the plate.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2024
Bench-clearing battles occur every season, often provoked when a batter appears to have been plunked at or near his noggin.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
Then plunk it in the center of the table and let everyone dig in, with plenty of crusty bread for mopping up the sauce.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024
After missing a week after he was plunked, Kjerstad returned and went 2-for-18 at the plate.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2024
Bench-clearing battles occur every season, often provoked when a batter appears to have been plunked at or near his noggin.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
Then plunk it in the center of the table and let everyone dig in, with plenty of crusty bread for mopping up the sauce.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunk
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On to the nominees: Marley Alcantara, Pittsburg football: Alcantara tossed two touchdown passes and ran for a third as Pittsburg wrapped up a 9-1 regular season with a big win over rival Antioch.Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Keith punctuated her performance by tossing a 7-yard touchdown to Hannah Kim off a double pass on fourth down.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Duccio, on the other hand, pulls Jesus down to earth, plopping him onto the top of a hill that might be found somewhere in Italy.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Eric has a backup plan to save Pierpoint, which involves calling up Ali, the Arabic-speaking trader plopped unceremoniously on his desk this season.Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2024
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That’s part of the reason why the robot slinging sizzling plates of eggs and bacon to Denny’s customers only actually brings the plate to the table.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
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The nods cap off a tumultuous year for the former collaborators, who slung bars with serious allegations of abuse against one another.Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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On the makeup front, Bobbi Brown’s plumping lip gloss delivers a plusher, glossier pout while an Anastasia Beverly Hills brow kit keeps all brow styles perfectly arched.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Packed with hyaluronic acid, the cream helps to plump and rejuvenate your skin while providing it lasting hydration.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Plunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunk. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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