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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Recent Examples of delve
TheWeek, 6 Feb. 2026
Permanent and temporary exhibitions delve into the art of moviemaking, director spotlights, avant-garde filmmakers, and other aspects of the filmmaking world.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Francesca would rather fake it than delve too deeply.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
As Seminole commissioners delve into the finances of the Seminole Cultural Arts Council this week, supporters of the non-profit group fear their organization may no longer be able to provide grants, programs and school events that promote the arts if their county funding is cut or eliminated.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
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Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days.
—TheWeek, 6 Feb. 2026
Permanent and temporary exhibitions delve into the art of moviemaking, director spotlights, avant-garde filmmakers, and other aspects of the filmmaking world.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Francesca would rather fake it than delve too deeply.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
As Seminole commissioners delve into the finances of the Seminole Cultural Arts Council this week, supporters of the non-profit group fear their organization may no longer be able to provide grants, programs and school events that promote the arts if their county funding is cut or eliminated.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delve
Noun
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In Beppu, 目[mé] has taken over a house and transformed it into a cave, as if time and the local temperature had naturally eroded it.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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The staff takes care of everything from meal preparation to activity planning (which can include igloo-building, hiking, exploring ice caves, a glacier picnic, and more).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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From a Forgotten Grave to a Landmark Discovery The artifact was originally excavated about 100 years ago from a cemetery at Badari in Upper Egypt, found in Grave 3932 — the burial of an adult man.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The artifact was originally excavated about 100 years ago from a cemetery at Badari in Upper Egypt.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The 100-acre limestone cavern has more than 17 miles of underground passageways and is home to Mega Zip Lines tour, Mega Quest ropes course, Mega Walking tours and Mega Tram tours.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
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This extensive network of limestone caverns and underground waterways carved by the Río Camuy will reopen to the public in 2026, after being closed due to Hurricane Maria and then closed again after Hurricane Fiona.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Progressive Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
John Brummett,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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In summer, expect a family pool and outdoor grotto coves with sun chairs and parasols in the hotel's signature red hue.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Highlights include Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors, the cliffside grottoes of Dunhuang, and a camel ride across the dunes of the Gobi Desert.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Whether shoveling your driveway, building a snow man with the kids, or just generally mucking around in the cold, sleet and snow, Muck Boots will keep you comfortable and protected.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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This 13-mile-long slice of Route 66 offers a glimpse into history, including 1920s roadside stores and a massive coal-shoveling machine that pays tribute to the state's mining history.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Delve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delve. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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