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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Today, a deep dive into why America’s most powerful health insurer is looking more and more like a technology company.
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Fellow Ward 1 Councilmember Holly Grummert said that the city will have a chance to take a deeper dive into pool concerns when the plan comes back after city staff makes revisions.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
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Mario Aguilar, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent specials revealed new footage of Michael Jackson, a deep dive into the Rob and Michele Singer Reiner murders, and viral videos from 2025, underscoring how far the TMZ brand has been extended.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Here's our deep dive into their specs, features, and performance to see which flagship Android lineup leads the pack.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Fellow Ward 1 Councilmember Holly Grummert said that the city will have a chance to take a deeper dive into pool concerns when the plan comes back after city staff makes revisions.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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