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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
stock prices took a long, steady dive
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as in to fall
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
sales figures for existing homes dived dramatically when mortgage rates skyrocketed
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Recent Examples of dive
Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Prior to 2014, women accounted for fewer than 35 percent of dive certifications worldwide, and fewer than 18 percent of dive professionals.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a brief track on the album, not even two minutes in length, that dives head first into the uncertainty and vulnerability of opening up in order to fall in love.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The South Broadway corridor is known for its dive bar scene.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Prior to 2014, women accounted for fewer than 35 percent of dive certifications worldwide, and fewer than 18 percent of dive professionals.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Starting April 9 and through April 15, however, audiences will get the chance to dive deeper into the film’s world — with discussions about the lives and careers of past and present artists and creators.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a brief track on the album, not even two minutes in length, that dives head first into the uncertainty and vulnerability of opening up in order to fall in love.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The plunge raised more than $4,000 to help fund that worthy cause.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Consider a misting device or a drop fountain.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With a $300 price drop, this is a rare chance to grab a professional-grade, 49-inch curved monitor for a mid-range price.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s led to a generation of kids being treated as Big Tech guinea pigs and falling student achievement scores.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The follow-up Saturday just fell short of also being special.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Tune into yourself while tuning out the outside world courtesy of an E-bike ride under the Tuscan sun, a stroll through the olive groves, a dip in the infinity pool, a meditative massage, or a private cooking class using ingredients sourced from the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Karaban, whose numbers have always hovered in the same range, saw the biggest dip of his career.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tehran has kept a stranglehold over the strait, driving up global oil prices and causing financial markets to tumble.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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More recently, shares of alternative asset managers with the most exposure to enterprise software — which are especially vulnerable to artificial intelligence disruption — have tumbled.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One includes motors positioned at the knees that help absorb impact as the foot lands, reducing the stress that typically builds up over long descents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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But many of them might have already found that relocating to some countries, or obtaining a second passport in these places, has become harder over the last couple of years as these have tightened residency and descent rules.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Both declined interview requests.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Backstreet Boys member attempted to use the video to press battery charges against Gallagher, but prosecutors declined to do so after seeing the video supported Gallagher's version of events, per the outlet.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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