deep dive
noun
plural deep dives
: an exhaustive investigation, study, or analysis of a question or topic
Researchers … have taken a deep dive into the seismic activity that has shaken the Permian Basin in recent years.—
Midland (Texas) Reporter-Telegram
Midland (Texas) Reporter-TelegramAfter discovering that his late father was a war hero, a son takes a deep dive into World War II and the terrors of the Nazi regime.—Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus ReviewsWhat begins as a deep dive into the business practices of multilevel marketing and direct sales companies … becomes something larger, and even more rage-inducing: a story about the enviable perks of being rich and well connected in America.—Pete Keeley
Pete KeeleyYet a deep dive into the far reaches of Instagram reveals that a golden age of tattoos has arrived …—Monica Kim
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If the answer is yes, check out four books that were released this week, which range from a deep dive into crosswords to a posthumous collection of short stories.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Nov. 2025
For a deeper dive, head northeast to Gubbio, a stoic stone town full of medieval grandeur, or south to Spoleto, where Roman ruins, Lombard churches, and contemporary art intertwine.
—Matteo Della Grazia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
Then And Now series and took a deep dive into the essential tracks from his catalog.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2025
That led the puppeteer to do a deep dive into how humans have been represented through sculpture in a softer way.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Nov. 2025
For a deeper dive, head northeast to Gubbio, a stoic stone town full of medieval grandeur, or south to Spoleto, where Roman ruins, Lombard churches, and contemporary art intertwine.
—Matteo Della Grazia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
Then And Now series and took a deep dive into the essential tracks from his catalog.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2025
That led the puppeteer to do a deep dive into how humans have been represented through sculpture in a softer way.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deep dive
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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