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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
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
My dives to Titanic led me to another shipwreck, which led me to my current position as executive director of a museum ship in Louisiana, the USS Kidd.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Aris Folley, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Tony Rock, 40, who paid about $1,000 a month to live in a first-floor room, dived out of a window to escape the fire.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Noun
After an awesome Montez Ford dive, DIY hit the ring, forced a DQ and stole the titles.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
My dives to Titanic led me to another shipwreck, which led me to my current position as executive director of a museum ship in Louisiana, the USS Kidd.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Business & Economy The Big Story Markets dive as Trump lays into ‘loser’ Powell
President Trump is ramping up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as officials have indicated the White House is exploring how to fire the Fed chair, despite legal guardrails in place.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Tony Rock, 40, who paid about $1,000 a month to live in a first-floor room, dived out of a window to escape the fire.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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This cottage also has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the living room, a more subtle white and gold color scheme with antique pieces, a plunge pool and spa overlooking the river and a courtyard with a fireplace.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The worst performers Deckers Outdoor led the S & P 500 down with a 48% plunge during this period.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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That was the sharpest drop except for that seen at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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That's a drop of 11 from the previous Sunday-to-Friday reporting period.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rising bond yields Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds typically fall – and their prices rise - as investors flee stocks for the safe haven of Treasuries during economic slowdowns.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Devon believes Simone is under Michaela’s spell and tries to get her off the island, but may fall for the seduction of luxury herself.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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But immediately after that, a dip in Yahoo stock led its leader at the time, Terry Semel, to ask for a price adjustment.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The recent dip in crude prices, largely driven by temporary market jitters over President Donald Trump’s America First trade strategy, has energy analysts wringing their hands.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Spotify shares tumbled after its Q1 numbers and 2025 forecasts with the stock down a hefty 9% mid-morning.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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That energy focus has been weighing on GGN, since oil has been tumbling with stocks as of late.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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It’s been a stunning descent for Combs, who became a billionaire after building a business empire that encompassed a record label and media properties, a clothing line, restaurants and liquor brands.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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Goldstein launched The Second Best Night of Your Life tour in 2023, now a 63-minute descent into his mind available for home viewing.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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County officials declined to comment on the civil lawsuit.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The hospital declined to say whether Ikner was one of their patients.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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