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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
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Turner dives into world of Atlanta professional sports Following a losing season for the Atlanta Braves, who went 67-94, Turner purchased the team in January 1976.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Dark Wizard, directed by Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen, dives into Potter’s achievements in rock climbing, as well as his personal turmoil.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Along with the scares, Silent Hill f dives into deeper themes of violence and misogyny.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Today, Jayson Stark dives deep into the numbers and posits that over his recent scoreless streak, Mason Miller is the most unhittable pitcher in baseball history.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Most Influential Companies issue that dives deeper into 20 sectors to look at the companies shaping their industries.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
The sequel dives further into the curse as a new generation of Owens women discovers the secret of their family history.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Bolt winds back and dives like a roller coaster, shooting downward at a vertiginous 85 degrees.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Turner dives into world of Atlanta professional sports Following a losing season for the Atlanta Braves, who went 67-94, Turner purchased the team in January 1976.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Dark Wizard, directed by Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen, dives into Potter’s achievements in rock climbing, as well as his personal turmoil.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Along with the scares, Silent Hill f dives into deeper themes of violence and misogyny.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
Today, Jayson Stark dives deep into the numbers and posits that over his recent scoreless streak, Mason Miller is the most unhittable pitcher in baseball history.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Most Influential Companies issue that dives deeper into 20 sectors to look at the companies shaping their industries.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
The sequel dives further into the curse as a new generation of Owens women discovers the secret of their family history.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
Noun
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Cold plunges have moved from elite training rooms to backyard tubs, with celebrities and athletes — from Lady Gaga and Chris Hemsworth to Tom Brady — fueling the trend.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other luxuries include a movie theater, a full spa with separate facilities for men and women, an indoor pool, a hammam, cold and hot plunges, dedicated massage suites, a gym, a Pilates studio, and a beauty salon.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two aviation courses are expected to take place, including water drops, passenger loading, cargo handling and refining communications, according to a release.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Lee announces the drops via Dover Sole Market’s Instagram stories Wednesday or Thursday for Saturday and Sunday pickup.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Jupiter Jupiter, as darkness falls, will be roughly one-third up from the western horizon to the point directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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The shoulder season falls between peak travel windows, after ski season winds down and before summer crowds arrive.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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While many media streaming sticks can work to some extent when plugged into a TV's USB port, their performance isn’t reliable and can be prone to crashes and reboots due to power dips.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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The product design for the pull-on skinny and flare denim sought to tackle frequent fit issues women have with jeans—such as waist gaps and hip dips—with waist-smoothing paneling and padding and contour seaming to lift and round wearers’ hips.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The flagellar bundle falls apart, and the cell tumbles.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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This setting uses more water and tumbles linens gently to keep them from getting twisted.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Vastnaut One includes motors positioned at the knees that help absorb impact as the foot lands, reducing the stress that typically builds up over long descents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Plan for dense fog, heavy dew on grassy, sock-soaking paths, and take it easy on eroded descents.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The book club always politely declines, given its specific chemistry.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Interest rates don't tell the full story One supposed silver-lining in the economy of 2026 that consumers had been hopeful was still ahead is a lower-rate environment as inflation declines, but the war and the surge in oil prices has upended the policymaking assumptions of central banks.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
Verb
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As the two riders swing in a circle, the ride's cable snaps and the capsule plummets toward the ground.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Venus plummets out of the evening sky in the next few weeks.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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