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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What might be missing for some curious viewers is a deeper dive into Bernstein’s relationships with men.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Both come well equipped for a deep dive into the life and thought of the tech entrepreneur.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The documentary takes a deep dive into racial tensions and historical backgrounds behind the current political division in the United States.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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