plunk down
Example Sentences
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Plenty of you who regularly plunk down thousands for a business-class seat care about just one thing, of course: horizontal sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
That didn’t bother those eager to plunk down their money on Wednesday for a long-shot chance at instant wealth.
From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2023
Later the company removed prices from the page where customers can decide whether to plunk down $100 and place an order.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2023
Many ordinary Joes and Janes, forever staples of Springsteen’s base, couldn’t afford to plunk down those big bucks.
From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2023
I plunk down on my bed, absolutely worn out but happier than I’ve ever been.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.