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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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
This week’s episode dives deeper into Knox’s famous story by exploring her perspective after that 2009 conviction.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
Based on Brian Stelter's 2013 book Top of the Morning, this Emmy-winning drama dives into the chaotic world of The Morning Show (TMS), a popular morning news program at the UBA network.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
The park also features a swimming pool, boating access on Lake Tillery and a museum that dives into the area’s history.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
New docuseries Who Killed Our Daughter dives into the case and its societal repercussions.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
While its emerald waters, manta ray dives, and powdery beaches get most of the glory, the island’s food scene alone warrants the journey.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Together, the group dives into everything from Travis Kelce's slap incident to bold predictions for Monday Night Football.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The documentary dives deep into a real-life cyberbullying case that shook the small town of Beal City, Michigan, in 2020, when teenagers Lauryn Licari and her then-boyfriend Owen began receiving threatening text messages from an unknown number.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Powered by eight mini turbines, the submarine then dives to the locations where the litter is detected and collects the objects.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
This week’s episode dives deeper into Knox’s famous story by exploring her perspective after that 2009 conviction.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
Based on Brian Stelter's 2013 book Top of the Morning, this Emmy-winning drama dives into the chaotic world of The Morning Show (TMS), a popular morning news program at the UBA network.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
The park also features a swimming pool, boating access on Lake Tillery and a museum that dives into the area’s history.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
New docuseries Who Killed Our Daughter dives into the case and its societal repercussions.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
While its emerald waters, manta ray dives, and powdery beaches get most of the glory, the island’s food scene alone warrants the journey.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Together, the group dives into everything from Travis Kelce's slap incident to bold predictions for Monday Night Football.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The documentary dives deep into a real-life cyberbullying case that shook the small town of Beal City, Michigan, in 2020, when teenagers Lauryn Licari and her then-boyfriend Owen began receiving threatening text messages from an unknown number.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
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The prestigious Sol at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection offers a next-level hydrothermal circuit that points to the pinnacle of this impactful wellness experience, with hot and cold plunges, a steam room, reflexology pool, and even an ice bar.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some homes have golf simulators, saunas, theater rooms, and cold plunges.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Today’s critics note that fluoride is now available in toothpaste, as well as in ingestible drops and tablets like the ones for children that the FDA is working to remove from the marketplace.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Rinse the filter under water, using a couple of drops of dish soap if needed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Fall foliage appears when leaves change from green to yellow, orange, and red, then falls from the trees, said Brandon Fuller, a doctoral candidate and lecturer in the biology department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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If the neighbor is smoking weed on private property doesn’t belong to them or their neighbor, Rosenthal said the responsibility to take action falls on the landlord.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When optimism dominates, leaders explain these away as temporary dips rather than indicators of deeper issues.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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There are also local food vendors and artisans selling an array of eggs, bread, nuts, spices, oils, dips, fresh and pre-made food and meals, kettle corn, honey, coffee and vegan and vegetarian options.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Múlafossur Waterfall tumbles into the Atlantic below—its roar softened by Northern Fulmars wheeling overhead.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At only 20 feet high, Abrams Falls’ stature isn’t its most impressive quality; however, the sheer force of water that tumbles down it is an experience to enjoy with several senses—certainly sight, but also sound and feel too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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This extra room also comes in handy on technical descents where the foot tends to smash into the front of the shoe.—
Will Porter,
Outside,
13 Sep. 2025
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This three-day program moves on to teaching more advanced techniques, like left-foot braking, handling ascents and descents, and weight transfer.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If the Supreme Court declines review, Hernandez would face retrial unless prosecutors decide not to pursue the case further.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Times’ proprietor, Patrick Soon-Shiong, now declines to support political candidates, a decision that conflicts with his community’s liberal constituency.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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