deep dive
noun
plural deep dives
: an exhaustive investigation, study, or analysis of a question or topic
Researchers … have taken a deep dive into the seismic activity that has shaken the Permian Basin in recent years.—
Midland (Texas) Reporter-Telegram
Midland (Texas) Reporter-TelegramAfter discovering that his late father was a war hero, a son takes a deep dive into World War II and the terrors of the Nazi regime.—Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus ReviewsWhat begins as a deep dive into the business practices of multilevel marketing and direct sales companies … becomes something larger, and even more rage-inducing: a story about the enviable perks of being rich and well connected in America.—Pete Keeley
Pete KeeleyYet a deep dive into the far reaches of Instagram reveals that a golden age of tattoos has arrived …—Monica Kim
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The Crash takes a deep dive into the volatile relationship at the center, examining the shifting narratives of that fateful night to explore where a fatal mistake ends and cold-blooded murder begins, per Netflix’s logline.
—Peter White, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Ahead, find a deep dive into the handsome young actor's love life, from his teenage romance with Madonna's daughter and his high-profile coupling with Lily-Rose Depp to his long-term relationship with Jenner.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Jay, an author of multiple books on the robotic exploration of space, with each being a deep dive into a topic that few explore in such detail.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Published on Thursday, the full report takes a deep dive into audience preferences, casting diversity, and box-office trends.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
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Peter White, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Ahead, find a deep dive into the handsome young actor's love life, from his teenage romance with Madonna's daughter and his high-profile coupling with Lily-Rose Depp to his long-term relationship with Jenner.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Jay, an author of multiple books on the robotic exploration of space, with each being a deep dive into a topic that few explore in such detail.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Published on Thursday, the full report takes a deep dive into audience preferences, casting diversity, and box-office trends.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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