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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Shares have fully recovered from a deep dive early last year, rocketing more than 40% in the past 12 months.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
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Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Want more deep dives into the often invisible science powering our lives?
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Rebecca Ramirez,
NPR,
1 July 2026
If that wasn't enough SCOTUS news for you, check out our new deep dive into the big bucks the justices take home from their book deals.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Want more deep dives into the often invisible science powering our lives?
—
Rebecca Ramirez,
NPR,
1 July 2026
If that wasn't enough SCOTUS news for you, check out our new deep dive into the big bucks the justices take home from their book deals.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deep dive
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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