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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
Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
But a highly confidential, deep-dive investigation by the Internal Revenue Service is still ongoing and unresolved.
—Andrea Eger, Oklahoma Watch, 14 Apr. 2026
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
But a fragment of the plate is still diving under areas to the north, powering the Cascade volcanoes; another does similar things in Central America.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Pragmata controls like a dream, making every dodge, dip, and dive feel well-earned.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
But a highly confidential, deep-dive investigation by the Internal Revenue Service is still ongoing and unresolved.
—Andrea Eger, Oklahoma Watch, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
During re-entry, the capsule shed its service module and dived toward Earth at 24,000 miles per hour.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
But a fragment of the plate is still diving under areas to the north, powering the Cascade volcanoes; another does similar things in Central America.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
Noun
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Not to be missed are the ritual baths, a 30- to 60-minute water circuit with an aroma bath, Swiss shower, plunge pool, and Jacuzzi that preps the mind and body for ultimate relaxation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, South Florida counties have seen a recent plunge.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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To make one, fill a small saucepan with water, then add lemon, orange, or grapefruit slices, fresh rosemary or mint sprigs, and a few drops of a pure essential oil of your choice, Martinez explains.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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This season, the goal since first puck drop has been the ultimate prize for the Colorado Avalanche -- the Stanley Cup.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cortisol levels fell for both groups, according to the study.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Put simply, prices must fall still further in these metros for shoppers to cover the monthly nut.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Investors should use this time, then, to explore their fractional gold options, which will allow them to get invested at a cost-effective price, while still being able to exploit this likely temporary dip in prices.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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An infinity pool anchors the home, overlooking the canopy and coastline, with an outdoor shower for a quick rinse after a dip in one of Tamarindo’s many stunning beaches.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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On Friday, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open to commercial traffic, sending crude prices tumbling more than 10%.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The flagellar bundle falls apart, and the cell tumbles.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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In 1943, the United States government administered a questionnaire to people of Japanese descent who had been confined to wartime concentration camps in California, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Arkansas.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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All of these Les Lalanne pieces belong to the collection of Jean and Terry de Gunzburg — Jean is a Canadian of French aristocratic descent and a Bronfman of the Seagram’s empire; Terry was the creative director of YSL beauty.—
David Lê,
Curbed,
20 Apr. 2026
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After reviewing the case, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and the Draper City Prosecutor have declined to file charges against Paul, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The California Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 15, declined to hear Eastman’s appeal of a lower court ruling recommending his disbarment, essentially certifying that recommendation.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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