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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Discovery said every night of the programming event will feature premieres of various shows taking a deep dive into the world of sharks.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
For a deeper dive into the city’s cultural side, spend time at the Baltimore Museum of Art or The Walters Art Museum, or opt for something more interactive at the Maryland Science Center and Port Discovery Children's Museum.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
That reflection led her into a deep dive into rituals, baths, sensory experiences, and small wellness practices that became acts of self-care during a difficult period.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Verbinski’s latest, a genre-bending sci-fi that sees Sam Rockwell as a time-travelling madman recruiting help to save humanity from the threat of artificial intelligence, led the director to take a deep dive into new tools.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 June 2026
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Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
For a deeper dive into the city’s cultural side, spend time at the Baltimore Museum of Art or The Walters Art Museum, or opt for something more interactive at the Maryland Science Center and Port Discovery Children's Museum.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
That reflection led her into a deep dive into rituals, baths, sensory experiences, and small wellness practices that became acts of self-care during a difficult period.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Verbinski’s latest, a genre-bending sci-fi that sees Sam Rockwell as a time-travelling madman recruiting help to save humanity from the threat of artificial intelligence, led the director to take a deep dive into new tools.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 June 2026
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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