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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Time to get moving on a deep dive, people.
—Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
Mayne and Fandrei took a deep dive into life in Buffalo Grove, as well as other parts of Ela and Vernon townships in 1899, to learn what really happened.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
As reporter Thomas Curwen wrote a while back in a deep dive on the neighborhood, many historic Japanese businesses in Little Tokyo are disappearing or at risk of closing, making the revival of Azay and Anzen Hardware especially important.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
That includes a deep dive into the traditions of local villagers and observing wildlife up close.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
Mayne and Fandrei took a deep dive into life in Buffalo Grove, as well as other parts of Ela and Vernon townships in 1899, to learn what really happened.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
As reporter Thomas Curwen wrote a while back in a deep dive on the neighborhood, many historic Japanese businesses in Little Tokyo are disappearing or at risk of closing, making the revival of Azay and Anzen Hardware especially important.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
That includes a deep dive into the traditions of local villagers and observing wildlife up close.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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