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as in plunges
an act or instance of diving
the penguin took a dive off of the ice sheet
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as in drops
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
stock prices took a long, steady dive
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as in falls
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
sales figures for existing homes dived dramatically when mortgage rates skyrocketed
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Recent Examples of dives
Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Bolstered by weighty performances from Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, and Keira Knightley, the film dives into heavy themes of mortality and ethics with striking clarity.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Examining the myriad dimensions dives deeper into the quality of their retirement.
—Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week.
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2025, Em was on board as a producer for the Stans documentary, which tells Em’s life story and dives into his career through the eyes of his superfans.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
The four-part docuseries dives into the investigation, the media frenzy and the trial, including archival recordings and interviews with the killer himself, Kenneth Bianchi.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Arctic air dives into the Lower 48 today, dropping temperatures 30 to 40 degrees below average.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
This quiz dives into the foundational concepts that have revolutionized our understanding of space and time.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
There will be times when too much time on my hands leads to nonsense, like deep character dives on Instagram regarding the wives of ex-boyfriends.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Bolstered by weighty performances from Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, and Keira Knightley, the film dives into heavy themes of mortality and ethics with striking clarity.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Examining the myriad dimensions dives deeper into the quality of their retirement.
—Alison Saldanha, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week.
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2025, Em was on board as a producer for the Stans documentary, which tells Em’s life story and dives into his career through the eyes of his superfans.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
The four-part docuseries dives into the investigation, the media frenzy and the trial, including archival recordings and interviews with the killer himself, Kenneth Bianchi.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Arctic air dives into the Lower 48 today, dropping temperatures 30 to 40 degrees below average.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
This quiz dives into the foundational concepts that have revolutionized our understanding of space and time.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
Noun
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The temperature plunges; Reilly’s trills harden into an Old World dirge.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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And when a cold front bringing Arctic air plunges temperatures outside well below freezing (5 degrees Fahrenheit) — water in the soil begins to freeze.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kidder says if scent is the goal, then a few drops of essential oil mixed into baking soda works well.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Only a few are still running Commissioner Natalie Orbis, who also sponsored the measure, said the buses were sold to the public as both an environmental win and a cost-saving investment — but that promise falls apart if the buses break down far more often than their diesel counterparts.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Perry, PhD, has spent most of her scientific life thinking about how the body moves energy around—how glucose rises and falls, how tissues compete for fuel, and how metabolism shifts during illness.—
Avi Patel,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hosting a Super Bowl watch party involves stocking up on tasty snacks, dips, and small bites to help keep hungry football fans satisfied for hours.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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Data from the state's Bureau of Finance & Management indicates several months measured in FY2025 saw dips in sales and use tax growth.—
Dominik Dausch,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After some careful shaking, the rabbit finally tumbles out of the hose.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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The glass tumbles day and night in the waves against the pebbles and sand.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
18 Dec. 2025
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The race is on a longer course than the sprints, with two ascents and two descents.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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On the one hand, winter brings fresh powder, steep descents, and the chance to traverse beautiful glades.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Using rolling peaks, which measure declines from the most recent market high rather than calendar periods, the S & P 500 has gone 185 days without a 10% drawdown, a stretch that, by itself, does not signal an imminent correction.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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Calls for repeal come with leaders of Balboa Park museums and other organizations saying that declines in park visits have ranged from 20% to more than 50% and that overall annual revenue could drop by $20 million to $30 million.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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And when the temperature inevitably plummets in the first few months, the bob will no doubt disguise itself under the Olsen or Victoria Beckham turtleneck tuck, a technique that involves covering the ends of the hair in a high-neck sweater or jacket.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Nov. 2025
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Yet the sensation of a work that, in translation from one medium to another, no longer defies gravity but sort of roughly plummets back down to terra firma can’t easily be shaken off.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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