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as in plunges
an act or instance of diving
the penguin took a dive off of the ice sheet
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as in drops
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 falls
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 dives
Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Bolstered by weighty performances from Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, and Keira Knightley, the film dives into heavy themes of mortality and ethics with striking clarity.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Examining the myriad dimensions dives deeper into the quality of their retirement.
—Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week.
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2025, Em was on board as a producer for the Stans documentary, which tells Em’s life story and dives into his career through the eyes of his superfans.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
The four-part docuseries dives into the investigation, the media frenzy and the trial, including archival recordings and interviews with the killer himself, Kenneth Bianchi.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Arctic air dives into the Lower 48 today, dropping temperatures 30 to 40 degrees below average.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
This quiz dives into the foundational concepts that have revolutionized our understanding of space and time.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
There will be times when too much time on my hands leads to nonsense, like deep character dives on Instagram regarding the wives of ex-boyfriends.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Bolstered by weighty performances from Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, and Keira Knightley, the film dives into heavy themes of mortality and ethics with striking clarity.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Examining the myriad dimensions dives deeper into the quality of their retirement.
—Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week.
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2025, Em was on board as a producer for the Stans documentary, which tells Em’s life story and dives into his career through the eyes of his superfans.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
The four-part docuseries dives into the investigation, the media frenzy and the trial, including archival recordings and interviews with the killer himself, Kenneth Bianchi.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Arctic air dives into the Lower 48 today, dropping temperatures 30 to 40 degrees below average.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
This quiz dives into the foundational concepts that have revolutionized our understanding of space and time.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
Noun
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Those who have studied behavior science know that when a person is forced to make too many choices in a short amount of time, the quality of the decision plunges.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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What are the health benefits of saunas and cold plunges?—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kidder says if scent is the goal, then a few drops of essential oil mixed into baking soda works well.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hypothermia is a condition in which the body’s core temperature falls below 95 degrees.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cleaning your oven, however, is something that falls within the former category.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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This versatile dairy staple can bulk up a breakfast smoothie, anchor a marinade for lamb and other meats, form the base of classic dips like tzatziki, and transform ice pops into high-protein, healthy desserts—adding tang, tenderness, and creaminess along the way.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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Growth time can shift due to sunlight, temperature dips, or humidity imbalance, so conditions play a big role.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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The ceremony turns into something reminiscent of the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake, as the last keg tumbles down a nearby hill and the entire wedding party follows.—
Sarah Whitten,Sara Salinas,Sarah Jackson,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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And once the first domino falls, the rest of the table tumbles into place around it.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the dazzling jumps, daring descents and photo finishes lie lives shaped by sacrifice and sheer determination.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Teams of male and female competitors will race on longer courses than the sprints, with two ascents and two descents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the population ages and the number of college students declines, institutions of higher education are actively cultivating a crop of midlife and older students.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ed Setzler declines to run to replace Barry Loudermilk.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And when the temperature inevitably plummets in the first few months, the bob will no doubt disguise itself under the Olsen or Victoria Beckham turtleneck tuck, a technique that involves covering the ends of the hair in a high-neck sweater or jacket.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Nov. 2025
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Yet the sensation of a work that, in translation from one medium to another, no longer defies gravity but sort of roughly plummets back down to terra firma can’t easily be shaken off.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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