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
Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
The eight elements of Humility have a wealth of research supporting them and the first step is to delve into an exploration of what each has to offer.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The bell never means the same thing twice but simply suggests feelings too big to delve into at this time.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Our voter guide stories also delve into who’s funding the races, and in some cases include searchable campaign-finance graphics from our news partner CalMatters.
—Chris Fusco
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Verb
To delve into Mansfield’s body of work is to see her more clearly.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
The eight elements of Humility have a wealth of research supporting them and the first step is to delve into an exploration of what each has to offer.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The bell never means the same thing twice but simply suggests feelings too big to delve into at this time.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Our voter guide stories also delve into who’s funding the races, and in some cases include searchable campaign-finance graphics from our news partner CalMatters.
—Chris Fusco
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delve
Noun
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Mainland sea caves are accessible via Meyers Beach, a short drive from Bayfield.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The finished basement packs a remarkable amount of functionality into a single level, housing everything from a laundry area and gym to a sauna, wet bar, and wine cave.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Northwestern plans to start excavating the site later this year but still needs several state and city approvals before launching construction, most likely in 2027.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Identifying an early giant scorpion Working with eight fossils excavated over the years from three sites, the study team used CT scans and other tools to take a closer look at the specimen in the Natural History Museum’s collection.—
Shraddha Chakradhar,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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And that’s only the beginning—Santa Rosa is also home to seven natural swimming holes connected via underground caverns, including the 81-foot-deep Blue Hole, a favorite of scuba divers.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Scape Park has exciting outdoor activities and points of interests to explore, such as zip lines, cenotes, and caverns, while El Dorado Water Park is the epitome of aquatic fun with more than 20 attractions, from high-speed slides to a relaxing wave pool, ideal for the whole family.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Surging gas prices have pushed Americans to dig deeper into their wallets, skip purchases and pull back on savings.—
Luis Melgar,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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In a video posted to X, Newsom said federal agents have sought to speak to his family, friends and former employees, demanded records and dug through years of documents.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The garden fills a grotto on the north side of the gigantic 387-acre West LA campus, which was donated in 1888 specifically for use by veterans.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Boats depart from here for island tours, including to the famous Blue Grotto and other smaller grottoes and coves.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Two helicopters dropped off hand crews, who began to shovel in the area to establish containment lines.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Quasars are the extremely active supermassive black holes at the heart of some galaxies, furiously feeding on gas that is being shoveled towards their maw, and growing as a result of this voracious feeding.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
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“Delve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delve. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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