Plunged

Stock prices plunged to a record low.

The Dow plunged 35 points and then bottomed out.

Many people were plunged into distress by the news.

We plunged into the river.

He'd had no experience of teaching, but he plunged in nonetheless.

The plane exploded and plunged into the ocean, killing all the people on board.

We plunged into the cave opening on our boat and continued on.

I could feel nothing but the knife as it plunged into my back.

Tom plunged to his death.

The quarter master was standing on deck, contemplating the scene of tranquillity around him : the blue waters seemed to invite him to a refreshing bath, and he was soon undressed; and, mounting on the barricade, plunged into the sea.