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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
stock prices took a long, steady dive
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as in to fall
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
sales figures for existing homes dived dramatically when mortgage rates skyrocketed
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Recent Examples of dive
Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Featuring journalist and adventurer Kinga Philipps, the episode showcases some gorgeous and serene dives with tiger sharks and hammerheads.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2025
Stuart Rigg, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Young targeted wideout David Moore on a crossing route, and Smith-Wade was able to dive forward to breakup the connection.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025
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Noun
The New York Yankees have seen Anthony Volpe continue to struggle offensively this season, but his defense has also taken a dive.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Featuring journalist and adventurer Kinga Philipps, the episode showcases some gorgeous and serene dives with tiger sharks and hammerheads.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2025
Verb
Lizard Island, for example, provides opportunities to snorkel with green turtles above giant clam gardens or dive at the famous Cod Hole.
—Stuart Rigg, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Young targeted wideout David Moore on a crossing route, and Smith-Wade was able to dive forward to breakup the connection.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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Secret Bay's collection of twenty-three villas has private plunge pools and butler service, and expansive indoor-outdoor living space with views ranging from rainforest to the Caribbean Sea.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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The suite’s 11,000 square feet of outdoor space include a private garden with a plunge pool shaded by fragrant lemon and olive trees–a prime perch for soaking up the island’s spectacular sunsets.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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New episodes of The Sandman drop on Netflix at 3 a.m.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The local decline in veteran homelessness is part of a record-breaking drop across the U.S. since 2010, when the federal government began a focused effort to end homelessness among veterans.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Pair them with billowy blouses to close out the summer, then whip out your favorite chunky knit sweaters come fall for a stylish, boho look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Then the tarp came out as rain that had been falling around Bristol much of Saturday turned heavy and delayed the start.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Participants will use dip and seine nets for hands-on discovery.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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The dip in ready-to-wear and silks growth is largely tied to fewer accessories purchases, not core runway pieces.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The stones were tumbled in the riverbed, and the rough edges were nice and smooth.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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This week, the S & P 500 lost about 2.4%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite tumbled 2.2%.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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Lopez, 64, has consistently voiced outrage over the controversial raids, and previously called on the MLB team to voice their support for immigrants and people of Latino descent within their community.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The singer, the first artist of Chilean descent to sign with Sony Music Latin, made her mark by nabbing a pair of platinum singles and a Latin Grammy nomination for best new artist.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Prior to the release, President Trump on Tuesday blamed persistently weak home sales on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and the central bank's reluctance to lower interest rates, which would likely contribute to mortgage rates declining.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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