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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That includes a deep dive into the traditions of local villagers and observing wildlife up close.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Stop at the nearby River Antoine Estate Rum Distillery before returning to your hotel; founded in 1785, Grenada's oldest rum distillery offers a deep dive into the region's favorite spirit, tasting included.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The buzziest of Sundance’s impressive slew of documentaries is this deep dive into the tumultuous life and career of the legendary Courtney Love, from directors Edward Lovelace and James Hall.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Embedded into the fabric of our nation’s birthplace, Philly cultural institutions are gearing up for high-level deep dives into history, fun, folly, and reflection.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
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Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Stop at the nearby River Antoine Estate Rum Distillery before returning to your hotel; founded in 1785, Grenada's oldest rum distillery offers a deep dive into the region's favorite spirit, tasting included.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The buzziest of Sundance’s impressive slew of documentaries is this deep dive into the tumultuous life and career of the legendary Courtney Love, from directors Edward Lovelace and James Hall.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Embedded into the fabric of our nation’s birthplace, Philly cultural institutions are gearing up for high-level deep dives into history, fun, folly, and reflection.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for deep dive
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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