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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Expect a deep dive into destinations, with the bonus of time to explore—small ships don’t rush from port to port but tend to linger.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The panel doubled as a deep dive and a rallying cry: the future of film won’t just be shaped by algorithms, but by the visionaries who know how to wield them.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 July 2025
After-Tax Income Increase by Income Bracket The Tax Policy Center (TPC) completed a deep dive into the One Big Beautiful Bill, specifically related to Trump’s tax overhaul.
—Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Guided ghost tours, remnants of old mining equipment, and the fascinating Jerome State Historic Park provide a deeper dive into the town’s history.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
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Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The panel doubled as a deep dive and a rallying cry: the future of film won’t just be shaped by algorithms, but by the visionaries who know how to wield them.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 July 2025
After-Tax Income Increase by Income Bracket The Tax Policy Center (TPC) completed a deep dive into the One Big Beautiful Bill, specifically related to Trump’s tax overhaul.
—Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Guided ghost tours, remnants of old mining equipment, and the fascinating Jerome State Historic Park provide a deeper dive into the town’s history.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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