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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
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Our in-depth voter guide dives into the candidates, their positions, fundraising and endorsement.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
And Pagano Pagano and Psycho Clown continued the theme of abrupt openings with stereo suicide dives on the challengers.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Verdict dives into the most controversial period of the King of Pop's life, as accusations of inappropriate behavior with young boys became too much to ignore, culminating in a 2005 trial.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
But Healey’s bill dives even deeper into the pockets of Tier 3 device owners, even requiring them to acquire and pay for liability insurance.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
At the front, the hood dives down below a wing, funneling airflow up and over the roof to another wing that forms the rear deck.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
That’s a realm the film itself dives into for extended, immersive and blearily entrancing interludes — a gateway into its eventual, more drastic breakdown of rational reality, controlled by one player’s will.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 May 2026
Season one dives headfirst into the age-old romantic trope of fake dating with music student Hannah Wells, who, in true hockey fashion, is often called Wellsy by her love interest, Garrett Graham.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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American Men dives into the lives of four men and explores how each of them constructs their relationship to masculinity.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Our in-depth voter guide dives into the candidates, their positions, fundraising and endorsement.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
And Pagano Pagano and Psycho Clown continued the theme of abrupt openings with stereo suicide dives on the challengers.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Verdict dives into the most controversial period of the King of Pop's life, as accusations of inappropriate behavior with young boys became too much to ignore, culminating in a 2005 trial.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
But Healey’s bill dives even deeper into the pockets of Tier 3 device owners, even requiring them to acquire and pay for liability insurance.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
At the front, the hood dives down below a wing, funneling airflow up and over the roof to another wing that forms the rear deck.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
That’s a realm the film itself dives into for extended, immersive and blearily entrancing interludes — a gateway into its eventual, more drastic breakdown of rational reality, controlled by one player’s will.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 May 2026
Season one dives headfirst into the age-old romantic trope of fake dating with music student Hannah Wells, who, in true hockey fashion, is often called Wellsy by her love interest, Garrett Graham.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
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Bigger investments saunas, cold plunges and weighted basics For buyers ready to commit, the Redwood Outdoors Vista Outdoor Sauna (6-person) is one of the higher-end home investments of 2026.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Facilities include saunas, steam rooms, cold plunges, a 3,000-square-foot gym, Pilates studios, plus zones devoted to IV therapy, hyperbaric oxygen sessions, and red-light treatment.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
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The stunt took place just yards from the waterfalls, where fast-moving water rushes toward steep drops.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of garlic extract in a spray bottle and shake well.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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If the measure falls short, any registered voter could request and pay for a recount after the results are certified.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The military procession continues to serve as the official birthday for the reigning sovereign, regardless of when their actual birthday falls.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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New Shoes’s philosophy centers around pairing an old-school treat with some new-school tricks, so the toppings and dips are a little untraditional and a lot of fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Over the same stretch, Amazon—the country’s single largest H-1B sponsor—along with Google and Microsoft, posted steep declines, with smaller dips at Meta and Apple.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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At only 20 feet high, Abrams Falls’ stature isn’t its most impressive quality; however, the sheer force of water that tumbles down it is an experience to enjoy with several senses—certainly sight, but also sound and feel too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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The film, which is set to bow in Un Certain Regard on May 21, tumbles through tones, swerving through pitch-black humor, empathy, fury and larger-than-life moments.—
William Earl,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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The route includes some short ascents and descents and takes place on a variety of paths, including pavement, loose gravel, and forest trails.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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During certain portions of the race, competitors are forced to scramble on all fours while navigating steep inclines and narrow descents.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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That’s down to the 3D model producing a little less warming for a brighter Sun, the expectation that CO2 declines more slowly over time, and a slight expansion of the CO2 range believed to be survivable by plants.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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Scientists found that a protein called NOX4 naturally declines with age and inactivity.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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As the temperatures climb higher and higher, our desire to cook often plummets in the opposite direction.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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But conditions in the global oil market are set to worsen in the next few weeks, Morgan Stanley analysts warned, as the rate of releases from global strategic reserves plummets to less than a third of current levels.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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