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noun

Definition of delvenext
archaic
as in cave
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface a poem in which a medieval knight encounters a mysterious beauty in a darkened delve

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verb

as in to excavate

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Recent Examples of delve
Verb
The new summit will also delve into the creator economy, new IP sources and the evolving studio system. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 While future seasons will delve deeper into the themes of duty and responsibility, the first one is really all about love, says von Rittberg. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 The host was too busy discussing bow hunting and jiu-jitsu with Meta’s newly macho main character to delve too much into his controversial policies that later led to an $18 billion settlement. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 Also, live demonstrations of Nikola Tesla’s lightning machine, magic and talks, one featuring a chief engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory that’ll delve into the mysteries of the universe. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for delve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delve
  1. cave
  2. excavate
  3. cavern
  4. dig
  5. grotto
  6. shovel
Noun
  • From Rochester caves to Ballantyne coolers Once the two-week ripening process is complete, cheeses are packaged and shipped directly to stores.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Amenities and experiences For those who want a relaxing break in between national park hikes and Colorado River rafting, head to the on-site massage cave for a calming treatment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of cave
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  • In this season, series creator-showrunner-writer Joe Barton (Giri/Haji, the Amadeus TV series) continues to excavate the theme while raising the stakes from the micro or personal to the geopolitically consequential (and still personal).
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The site was illegally excavated in the 1960s, the statues dismantled and scattered among various countries.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of excavate
Noun
  • The former approach builds geological repositories by blasting and digging massive underground tunnels, shafts, and caverns.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright has warned that drawing the reserve down too far could damage the salt caverns where the oil is stored.
    — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of cavern
Verb
  • The best teams always find a way to dig deep when times are dire, no matter the circumstances.
    — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Crabgrass may need to be dug or pulled from the lawn during winter in preparation for a February preemergence herbicide application.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of dig
Noun
  • This spa has been a wellness landmark for two decades thanks to its subterranean hydrotherapy circuit, a sequence of hot tubs, grotto waterfalls, and rain shower pools.
    — Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The pool flows around a viewing deck with a grotto and slide.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of grotto
Verb
  • It's typically seen as a safe-haven asset, which is why investors were shoveling money into it earlier this year.
    — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Renminbi’s place in global central-bank reserve coffers has actually fallen since 2022, despite Beijing shoveling its currency into developing economies through central-bank swap lines.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Delve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delve. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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