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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
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Just like in the teaser, there are several nods to the magical world from the original film from self-spinning spoons to umbrella dives off a roof, and of course, midnight margaritas.
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Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Harry Collett dives into Jace's big gamble on House of the Dragon season 3 and the cliffhanger ending.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
The star is rumored to have split from actor Louis Partridge — whom she was first linked to in October 2023 — while making the record, which begins with love songs before its second half dives into a darker place.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Signups are open for Exploring Our Sense of Place, San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy’s program of excursions that dives deeply into the watershed’s natural and cultural history while reinforcing participants’ connection to the nature that surrounds them.
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News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
Alex Ross dives into the œuvre of a thinker whose work was omnivorous, exacting, and hopeful.
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Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
The sun dives into the zodiac sign of cancer, packing what will be an intense cosmic punch.
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Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
And Pagano Pagano and Psycho Clown continued the theme of abrupt openings with stereo suicide dives on the challengers.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
For even more Emmy talk, listen to this week’s episode of Little Gold Men, which dives deep into the show’s biggest categories.
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Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Just like in the teaser, there are several nods to the magical world from the original film from self-spinning spoons to umbrella dives off a roof, and of course, midnight margaritas.
—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Harry Collett dives into Jace's big gamble on House of the Dragon season 3 and the cliffhanger ending.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
The star is rumored to have split from actor Louis Partridge — whom she was first linked to in October 2023 — while making the record, which begins with love songs before its second half dives into a darker place.
—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Signups are open for Exploring Our Sense of Place, San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy’s program of excursions that dives deeply into the watershed’s natural and cultural history while reinforcing participants’ connection to the nature that surrounds them.
—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
Alex Ross dives into the œuvre of a thinker whose work was omnivorous, exacting, and hopeful.
—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
The sun dives into the zodiac sign of cancer, packing what will be an intense cosmic punch.
—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
And Pagano Pagano and Psycho Clown continued the theme of abrupt openings with stereo suicide dives on the challengers.
—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
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Saunas, cold plunges, peptides, stem cells, genetic testing, and biomarker optimization are a few topics that come to mind when longevity is mentioned.
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Inspired by the bathing rituals of Ancient Rome and Greece, the circuit features thermal pools ranging from bracing cold plunges to toasty caldariums, alongside a salt exfoliation area, hot tub, and steam room.
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Helitack crews – like the one from Rifle County – often parachute into remote areas and help coordinate water drops to extinguish the flames.
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That came on May 7 before a staggered series of price drops tempered by price-hike rebounds over the last seven weeks amid on-again and off-again peace talks in the Middle East.
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Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
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Royal Week falls ahead of Prince Harry's upcoming trip to the United Kingdom.
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The sidewalk in front of my house had some lips and dips that could’ve compelled me to rent heavy equipment and get to work.
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Layered dips are an easy way to impress your guests, and this bright taco dip is a great option.
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The glowing ribbon of the Milky Way tumbles directly through this cosmic triangle before arcing towards the southern horizon, though its diffuse light will be hidden behind a veil of moonlight on the night of the full moon.
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Then the wisdom tumbles like Milk Duds fresh from the concessionaire.
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While there are some hills, the focus is on enjoying the forests, farmhouses, and long, winding descents rather than chasing summits.
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But it can be snapped back together and used as a snowboard for descents.
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Economists have warned that the revenue bump is potentially temporary and analysts say the growth in state spending could leave California in a challenging position if the economy declines.
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For Markiplier, the last few months have been a study in what happens when a creator with 36 million subscribers walks through Hollywood’s front door and declines to become its creature.
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David Rubenstein, the son of a Baltimore postal worker, was frustrated in a Washington law firm when he was both inspired by a wildly successful leveraged buyout and unnerved by a book that claimed the odds of successfully starting a company plummets after 37.
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People run for safety as a drone, probably downed by Russian air defenses, plummets into a building in a sprawling marketplace.
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“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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