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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of delve
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
While film critics typically lead with the physical transformation that Sweeney pulled off, equally impressive is her ability to delve into the psyche of a woman who was fearless in the ring but rightfully terrified of the man closest to her.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The images will be accompanied by quotes from interviews conducted by Orion where participants delve into their hugely varied and expansive relationships to the word.
—El Hardwick, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
On the podcast, Jelly Roll did not delve into specifics about the affair or its timeline.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for delve
Verb
Nvidia is also keen to delve deeper into alternative markets after getting all but shut out of China.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
While film critics typically lead with the physical transformation that Sweeney pulled off, equally impressive is her ability to delve into the psyche of a woman who was fearless in the ring but rightfully terrified of the man closest to her.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The images will be accompanied by quotes from interviews conducted by Orion where participants delve into their hugely varied and expansive relationships to the word.
—El Hardwick, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
On the podcast, Jelly Roll did not delve into specifics about the affair or its timeline.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for delve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delve
Noun
-
Just one of those caves, known as the Tour Cave, is open to the public.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
-
As the unloved surviving son of a cruel father, he was approached by a wizard who offered him gold to secretly feed a mysterious hedgehog-faced monster in a cave.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Such impacts can excavate craters tens of feet across, even from meteoroids weighing just a few pounds.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
-
The Wondras were identified as suspects three years ago by Fruitland Police Chief JD Huff after law enforcement excavated their backyard, searching the area for human remains.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Housed inside a former bowling alley, this colorful cavern of cottons and bolts has become a destination for crafters everywhere.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
-
During the winter months, golden eagles and bald eagles are seen around the cavern area too.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
-
With House control, Democrats could have oversight hearings and dig more into just what is happening now.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Other features, per the listing, include: High ceilings Swimming pool Waterfall Hidden grotto Spa Viewing deck Chef’s kitchen Gardens Patio Abundant room The listing is held by Kristy Sartorius and Chip Sartorius of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.—
TJ Macias
October 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Other highlights include a stylish wet bar, a wine cellar/grotto, and a home theater.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
After the funeral was over, the musician remained at his father’s gravesite to shovel the dirt onto his grave, choosing to bury Douglas' body with his own hands.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Roughly 24 hours later, Yurov made good on that promise, shoveling a loose puck over the goal line for the eventual game-winner as the Wild beat the Rangers 3-1 at Madison Square Garden.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
21 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Delve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delve. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share