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take a plunge

VERB
hazard
Synonyms
STRONG
adventure conjecture dare endanger gamble guess imperil jeopardize presume proffer speculate stake submit suppose try venture volunteer wager
WEAK
go for broke go out on limb skate on thin ice throw out
Antonyms
STRONG
abstain be careful calculate guard measure
VERB
risk
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compromise defy endanger imperil jeopardize
STRONG
adventure beard brave chance confront dare encounter face gamble hazard jeopardy meet menace peril plunge speculate tackle venture wager
WEAK
be caught short defy danger expose to danger go out of one's depth hang by a thread leap before looking leave to luck play with fire put in jeopardy run the chance run the risk skate on thin ice take a flyer take a header take on take the liberty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
guard protect save
STRONG
avoid be careful design dodge hide neglect plan retreat run away
WEAK
be certain
VERB
venture
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dare operate
STRONG
advance assay attempt bet brave challenge chance defy endanger essay experiment expose feel front gamble grope hazard imperil jeopardize presume risk speculate stake try volunteer wager
WEAK
dare say get down go out on a limb have a fling at lay open make a stab at make bold play for play the market put in jeopardy put up stick one's neck out take a crack at take a flyer try out
Antonyms
STRONG
abstain design disbelieve guard hide neglect plan protect save yield

Example Sentences

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But those statements risk doing a great disservice to investors who might yet be tempted to take a plunge into the crypto market.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

But these days, Heart has returned to her roots as a water-loving Lab, competing in local dock-diving competitions, and even Spell, Brennan’s 11-year-old border collie, got a chance to take a plunge.

From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2020

Expect the Badgers to take a plunge when the AP Top 25 comes out Sunday.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2019

They had to take a plunge, and so they traded for Leonard.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2019

"Well, suppose we take a plunge in the swimming pool? I haven't made use of it all summer."

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald