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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
Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
John Boy, a discotheque dive, and a Kapow Noodle Bar, respectively, Weymouth says.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026
Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026
American Men dives into the lives of four men and explores how each of them constructs their relationship to masculinity.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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Noun
The Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands then agreed to fund an initial sonar survey and a preliminary dive mission to the site, which took place this past December and January.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
John Boy, a discotheque dive, and a Kapow Noodle Bar, respectively, Weymouth says.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026
Verb
The Downshift gets you up to speed with quick recaps of stories, fit with links for those who want to dive deeper into the news.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026
American Men dives into the lives of four men and explores how each of them constructs their relationship to masculinity.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
Noun
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There's also a private plunge pool that's refreshingly cold, as well as a roof deck looking out toward Sossuvlei.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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In the early 1990s, Lynn and his wife Anisya took the plunge and started a winemaking venture, with 1994 as their first vintage.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Mix one drop of castile soap with 16 ounces of warm water in a spray bottle.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Retailers face challenges from SNAP cuts and consumer fatigue, needing to demonstrate value as price drops will be delayed for months.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Two families in Annapolis are displaced after trees fell onto homes following Friday's thunderstorm, according to city officials.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Xcel Energy’s bills in Colorado continue to fall below the national average for electric rates, Isenberg added.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
13 June 2026
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Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, New Mexico For an unforgettable stop on your Route 66 road trip, take a dip in the clear waters of the Blue Hole, located just off the highway in Santa Rosa.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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The film then had a mere 7% dip in ticket sales in its fourth weekend domestically, and business fell 25% in weekend five — still demonstrating an incredibly strong hold for a film in its fifth week of release.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Leading up to Sunday’s announcement, oil prices had already tumbled more than 6% over the last week in anticipation of an agreement.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Meanwhile, oil prices tumbled, with WTI and Brent hitting the lowest levels since March 10.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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One highlight of this tenure was his descent into a fit of giggles while interviewing Carol Channing.—
Mark Kennedy,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Mother African Union Church was founded decades before Juneteenth, born out of racist policies and structures that excluded people of African descent from worshipping freely.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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In 2023, the year after five Tampa Bay Rays players declined to wear rainbow logos for Pride Night, Manfred said the league would no longer compel players to do so.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Factors such as declining birth rates and families moving out of the city are contributing to declining enrollment at Denver Public Schools.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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