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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Call Cramer: 1-800-743-CNBC Want to take a deep dive into Cramer's world?
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Hot New York summer nights have ignited a serious bedding deep dive among our staff—namely for the best blankets on Amazon.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2025
Joni Mitchell’s next deep dive into her archives will focus on the singer-songwriter’s decades-long exploration into jazz music.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
Of course, no conversation about Yellowjackets season 3 would be complete without a deep dive into Shauna's vicious throw down with Swank's Melissa — during which Shauna rips a chunk of flesh off Melissa's arm with her teeth and forces her to eat it.
—EW.com, 19 June 2025
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Julie Coleman, CNBC, 25 June 2025
Hot New York summer nights have ignited a serious bedding deep dive among our staff—namely for the best blankets on Amazon.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2025
Joni Mitchell’s next deep dive into her archives will focus on the singer-songwriter’s decades-long exploration into jazz music.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
Of course, no conversation about Yellowjackets season 3 would be complete without a deep dive into Shauna's vicious throw down with Swank's Melissa — during which Shauna rips a chunk of flesh off Melissa's arm with her teeth and forces her to eat it.
—EW.com, 19 June 2025
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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