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
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
More than 60 years after President John F. Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas, the federal government on Tuesday began releasing what could be the final trove of documents delving into the assassination that shocked the nation and spawned countless conspiracy theories.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2025
Di Placido has delved into the meaning of the Oscar-winning film Parasite and explained the origin of popular internet memes, such as the Sigma Male and the Backrooms.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The three-part Paramount+ series delves into the life of Kubiak through the stories of his family, friends and former cast members but does not interview Kubiak.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
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The author delves into the formative years of the state through his examination of the rich and famous of the day.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
More than 60 years after President John F. Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas, the federal government on Tuesday began releasing what could be the final trove of documents delving into the assassination that shocked the nation and spawned countless conspiracy theories.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2025
Di Placido has delved into the meaning of the Oscar-winning film Parasite and explained the origin of popular internet memes, such as the Sigma Male and the Backrooms.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The three-part Paramount+ series delves into the life of Kubiak through the stories of his family, friends and former cast members but does not interview Kubiak.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delve
Noun
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Much like the natural sea caves that inspired it, the building offers a dramatic sense of scale and intimacy, transforming the journey through the space into an experience that deepens the visitor’s connection with the environment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2025
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Unlike caves, which can stretch for miles underground, rock shelters are almost always modest in size and extent by comparison.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Researchers began excavating the Xiongan site in 2017, working their way from the outer city to the inner city and discovering the Tang Dynasty temple where the dragon was found in 2023 as well as other ceramics and Buddhist relics.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Streaming Snafu Update: Hulu Apologizes for Technical Issues The dig’s project manager is a portly white guy who is well intentioned, if awkward, in trying to befriend the construction workers excavating the site.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Museums, ghost towns, cavern systems and a popular lake for divers and swimmers are just a few of the stopping points along the way.—
Andrea Agostni Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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The mine complex is owned by Iron Mountain, which leases out caverns for storage.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Brenda Looper,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Instead of throwing your medicine and vitamin bottles into your carry-on, using a pill organizer saves precious bag space and time spent digging around your luggage to locate all of those bottles.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The trail underneath the grotto closed for the same reason.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Located on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey, the only Benedictine monastery of men in the state, the grotto is a landscaped hillside covered in 125 miniature stone and cement replicas of famous buildings from all over the globe.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Just fill up a wheelbarrow with compost and shovel 3 to 4 shovelfuls of compost into small piles dotted across your lawn.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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More:How to shovel snow without causing injury: Visual guide How much does snow weigh?—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Delve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delve. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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