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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
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
After being contacted, police used drones, helicopters, dive teams and multiple law enforcement agencies helped search for the boy, according to Thomas.
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Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Let’s dive into a few of the most notable picks, as well as other takeaways from a day that’s truly for the hockey diehards.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
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Noun
Lap 22 was a pivotal moment, where Verstappen passed Hamilton with a neat dive to the inside of Turn 6 and left the Ferrari firmly behind.
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Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
After being contacted, police used drones, helicopters, dive teams and multiple law enforcement agencies helped search for the boy, according to Thomas.
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Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Verb
Co-directed by The Vow's Jehane Noujaim and Vikram Gandhi, this four-part series dives deep into the twists and turns of Burning Man, with access to leadership from throughout the years.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Let’s dive into a few of the most notable picks, as well as other takeaways from a day that’s truly for the hockey diehards.
—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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Gadd notes that the company is seeing a surge in plunge pool popularity.
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Several of the larger suites also have plunge pools on the balcony, a truly delightful place to watch Vallarta’s famous sunsets.
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The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.
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Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
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The woman fell about 1,500 vertical feet, from around 12,000 feet to about 11,500 feet.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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The grocer opened its doors to customers on June 17 and is the first H-E-B to offer Masala House, an H-E-B product line of in-house meal options like chicken masala, butter chicken, naan, chutney dips and other items.
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On their way in, crews had to clear debris from multiple floors; aside from chunks of concrete, masonry and flooring, obstacles included a bathroom sink and toilet that had tumbled down from above.
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Tongaat tumbled into business rescue — similar to Chapter 11 in the US — after corrupt bookkeeping practices blew a hole in its balance sheet in 2018.
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His mother was of European descent and his father was a Cantonese opera star who was on tour in the city, affording his son birthright citizenship.
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Stokesbury said the climber's descent was a long slide down the steep snow slope rather than a straight free fall, with the terrain gradually becoming less steep farther down the mountain.
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After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.
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In May, during a tense commission meeting, a majority of commissioners declined to give her a raise after her first year on the job.
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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