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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Navigating these cases requires a deep dive into complex valuations and a strategy that balances personal dynamics with economic realities.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Some 18 months ago, Mack said, the Royals launched a deep dive after Picollo broached the possibility of exploring strange new worlds.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
A couple of talks taking a deep dive into the world of fraudulent workers, focusing on the massive push from North Korea.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Louis Theroux is back with a deep dive into the shadowy online world of the manosphere.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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