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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Here, Ronen takes a deep dive into how Material Good has carved out its niche in the luxury retail landscape.
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The whales had made 118 deep dives, going down as far as 2,836 meters.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2025
Meehan’s Bartender Manual from the acclaimed bartender behind New York’s PDT is a true deep dive, covering everything from cocktail history and mixing techniques to bar design and ingredient production.
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Access expert insights, exclusive content, and a deeper dive into engineering and innovation.
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
The whales had made 118 deep dives, going down as far as 2,836 meters.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2025
Meehan’s Bartender Manual from the acclaimed bartender behind New York’s PDT is a true deep dive, covering everything from cocktail history and mixing techniques to bar design and ingredient production.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Nov. 2025
Access expert insights, exclusive content, and a deeper dive into engineering and innovation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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