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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Travelers should ensure dive operators carry oxygen and have emergency protocols.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Along the western Upper Peninsula's Michigan-Wisconsin border, dive into the frigid season in Iron Mountain, with cozy accommodations and a thriving winter sports scene, both at area parks and Pine Mountain Ski & Golf Resort.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The next tallest dive coaster in the world, the Yukon Striker at Canada's Wonderland, has a 245-foot drop.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Travelers should ensure dive operators carry oxygen and have emergency protocols.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Then, wander over to the Central Library and dive into its DVD collection.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Along the western Upper Peninsula's Michigan-Wisconsin border, dive into the frigid season in Iron Mountain, with cozy accommodations and a thriving winter sports scene, both at area parks and Pine Mountain Ski & Golf Resort.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
Noun
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Before or after a treatment, kick back in the crystal room, or unwind further in the sauna, steam pool, or indoor plunge pool.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The penthouses will include private rooftop terraces with plunge pools.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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But gold prices have been extraordinary volatile, smashing through record highs before posting their biggest single-day drop on record last month.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The wait time can fall anywhere between six minutes and six hours.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, as a powerhouse couple, that fall more in step with the likes of Hailey and Justin Bieber’s individual style statements than, say, Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet’s joint method dressing.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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It’s built for salads, sure, but ranch dressing is also, crucially, a dip, ideal for dunking chicken wings and tofu nuggets.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
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Artichokes are best known as a key ingredient in creamy spinach dip, but they can also be roasted, grilled, or braised as a side, added to casseroles, or used as a pizza topping.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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Insurance brokers tumbled on another program tied to OpenAI.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Set your dryer to tumble-dry on low.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 was used to detain foreign nationals, many of them Japanese, while Executive Order 9066 was used to detain and incarcerate people of Japanese descent from the West Coast en masse, including US citizens.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Convinced that her sadistic ceremonies will transform him into a god, Clara draws Brighton into a hallucinatory descent into faith, flesh, and the sublime.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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The driver and bicyclist declined to be transported to the hospital, according to officials.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The sheriff declined to answer several questions, including one from a reporter who asked if there was a ransom demanded.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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