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plummeting

ADJECTIVE

lessening

Synonyms

STRONG

abating declining depreciating diminishing dropping dwindling ebbing lightening lowering moderating narrowing plunging quieting sagging shrinking sinking slackening slowing slumping softening subsiding waning wasting weakening

WEAK

dying down fading away losing momentum shriveling up wearing down wearing off

NOUN

descent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

plunge slide

STRONG

coast crash declension declination decline declivity dip downgrade droop drop drop-off fall grade gradient header hill inclination incline landslide precipitation prolapse sag settlement sinking slant slip slope swoop tailspin tumble

WEAK

cave-in coming down falling plunging sinkage topple

Antonyms

STRONG

ascent evenness increase level rise

WEAK

ascension elevation improvement upgrade

NOUN

free fall

Synonyms

WEAK

collapse decline dive drop nosedive plummet plunge sag slump

Antonyms

WEAK

upturn

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While dads have reasons to be concerned by plummeting levels of testosterone, a modest dip isn’t necessarily a disaster — in fact, it can make men better parents and partners.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Zscaler stock gained 10% to $154.11 on Monday, on pace to close higher for a third consecutive trading session after plummeting 32% on May 27 following earnings.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

In response to the health crisis and plummeting travel demand, carriers reduced flying and cut prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The hosts discuss the unusual case of a smaller company absorbing a larger one, and why Unilever’s stock is currently plummeting.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

She had good reason: The least slip would send her plummeting to rocky ground.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

plummeting

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