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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However, these final two games give the Dolphins a chance to do a deep dive on exactly what’s on the team’s roster talent wise because Miami will seemingly put young players in position to play in Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay, and the season finale against the New England Patriots.
—Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
This is a wonderful opportunity to take a deep dive into one of the greatest works of Western civilization.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2025
Among the year’s strongest shows was a travelogue that re-created the intimate sounds of an Antarctic expedition; an exploration of an Afrobeat legend’s life that captured the soulful cadence of his music; and an archivally rich deep dive into old Hollywood.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Stop by The Bryan Museum for a deep dive into Texas and Gulf Coast history through art, artifacts, and architecture.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
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Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
This is a wonderful opportunity to take a deep dive into one of the greatest works of Western civilization.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2025
Among the year’s strongest shows was a travelogue that re-created the intimate sounds of an Antarctic expedition; an exploration of an Afrobeat legend’s life that captured the soulful cadence of his music; and an archivally rich deep dive into old Hollywood.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Stop by The Bryan Museum for a deep dive into Texas and Gulf Coast history through art, artifacts, and architecture.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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