deep dive
noun
plural deep dives
: an exhaustive investigation, study, or analysis of a question or topic
A deep dive into 2018 congressional transcripts found that female representatives spent more than twice as much time on health care in their speeches as male legislators did.—
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Mattie KahnAfter 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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The film takes a deep dive into four persons of interest, including Wisconsin Rapids native Christopher Revak.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
This 2020 essay provides a deep dive into literacy deficiencies, fear, psychological reasoning, disproportionate weighting of information on the Internet, and other factors that perpetuate them.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
As part of that project, Brittany did a deep dive into Sophie’s case.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 16 July 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
This 2020 essay provides a deep dive into literacy deficiencies, fear, psychological reasoning, disproportionate weighting of information on the Internet, and other factors that perpetuate them.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
As part of that project, Brittany did a deep dive into Sophie’s case.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 16 July 2025
Call Cramer: 1-800-743-CNBC Want to take a deep dive into Cramer’s world?
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 16 July 2025
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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