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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Avery Stone, Time, 9 June 2026
Researchers aren't sure why, but University of Iowa scientists, who run the registry, are taking a deep dive into the issue.
—Natalie Krebs, NPR, 9 June 2026
Apple’s deeper dive into AI chatbots is happening despite some signs of consumer dissatisfaction with how quickly other tech companies have integrated AI into their products and services.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 8 June 2026
Like his grandfather’s beloved violin, Baerwald has taken a deep dive into previously unknown waters — and survived.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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