Synonyms of plunk

plunk

verb

ˈpləŋk 

variants or plonk

as in to toss

to throw or set down clumsily or casually

plunked a battered hat on his head

Synonyms & Similar Words

• toss
• plop
• sling
• plump
• plank
• flop
• install
• fling
• flump
• plant
• heave
• ensconce
• settle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plunk

Disney has plunked itself and its 1.2 million square feet of real estate in the middle of a distinctly un-gaudy neighborhood. —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 Dec. 2024

The year is 2019; we’re plunked into the middle of a tense winner-take-all match between Josh and Art, with Tashi keeping an eagle eye on both men. —Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024

Instead, Roberts watched Hudson plunk slumping Yankees star Aaron Judge, give up a long single off the wall to Jazz Chisholm Jr., then walk Giancarlo Stanton to load the bases. —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024

That was followed by a walk and another single before Morton, the active leader in hit batters, plunked Mickey Moniak with a back-foot breaking ball with bases loaded to reduce the Braves’ lead to 2-1. —David O'Brien, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024

Phrases Containing plunk

• plunk (for)