1
as in plunging
to cast oneself head first into deep water
we watched her dive in after the drowning man
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2
as in falling
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 diving
Disney is diving into a series adaptation of the 2006 mermaid movie Aquamarine.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Greenspan was on a flight when the Dow was diving by 508 points.
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Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Norway has launched the first expedition of its new robot submarine capable of diving nearly 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) below the ocean surface in a major step toward mapping its deep-sea regions.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
This review is more about the home user experience than diving down into the murky depths of geekdom to verify manufacturer claims.
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Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Right now, Di Mondo says the team is diving into the books and figuring out the storytelling, but casting buzz is already starting.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Directed by Underwater writer Brian Duffield, Whalefall stars Abrams as Jay Gardiner, who goes diving off the central coast of California in search of his dad's remains.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Subduction zones—places where one plate is diving below another—are where the very largest quakes occur because the fault dips down at a shallow angle, creating a larger area of slip, Jones explains.
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Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
Two Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and off-duty Fort Lauderdale Fire Captain Keith Costa were the first responders on scene, diving into the canal to help the trapped woman.
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CBS News,
6 June 2026
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Greenspan was on a flight when the Dow was diving by 508 points.
—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Norway has launched the first expedition of its new robot submarine capable of diving nearly 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) below the ocean surface in a major step toward mapping its deep-sea regions.
—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
This review is more about the home user experience than diving down into the murky depths of geekdom to verify manufacturer claims.
—
Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Right now, Di Mondo says the team is diving into the books and figuring out the storytelling, but casting buzz is already starting.
—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Directed by Underwater writer Brian Duffield, Whalefall stars Abrams as Jay Gardiner, who goes diving off the central coast of California in search of his dad's remains.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Subduction zones—places where one plate is diving below another—are where the very largest quakes occur because the fault dips down at a shallow angle, creating a larger area of slip, Jones explains.
—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
Two Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and off-duty Fort Lauderdale Fire Captain Keith Costa were the first responders on scene, diving into the canal to help the trapped woman.
—
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diving
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The British socialite and younger sister of Kate Middleton wore a summery mint green dress featuring a plunging neckline and off-the-shoulder silhouette.
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Mallaby, a longtime financial journalist, is a nimble storyteller, and his portrait of one of the single-minded personalities plunging the world into an uncertain future is also an engaging drama of discovery.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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But Musk fell short of the yearly 5% minimum the IRS legally requires his foundation to give away, after falling roughly $423 million short in 2023.
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Temperatures will have a tough time dipping below 80°, especially in Baltimore City.
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The county has faced relatively small budget shortfalls in the last couple of years and is now dipping into its reserves to the tune of $95 million.
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News of their leaving sent Google’s shares tumbling more than 5% on Monday.
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That shows up clearly in the data, with UK goods exports tumbling relative to other major economies since 2016.
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After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.
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And while the Travel team’s not always big on staying close to home, airfares remain high right now, even as jet fuel prices are dropping sharply.
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Strict environmental protocols ensure hazardous materials are removed before sinking.
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Shares of neocloud companies CoreWeave and Nebius Group both plunged following the Meta news, sinking about 12% each.
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The news sent the price of oil plummeting more than 10%.
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By James Raia After years of drastically plummeting sales, the Jeep Cherokee was discontinued in 2023 following a half-century run.
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“Diving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diving. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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