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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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 June 2025
In terms of safety, U-Boat Worx’s track record includes 20 years in business, 60 subs in operation around the world, and more than 10,000 successful dives.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 18 June 2025
His PhD track presented an opportunity to dive deep into the philosophy of how knowledge is generated and used, particularly the concept of integrating environmental and social change into business strategies.
—Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Noun
With a flurry of series in development, our dive deep examined how the nation’s original production sector is outsizing its growth.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 June 2025
In terms of safety, U-Boat Worx’s track record includes 20 years in business, 60 subs in operation around the world, and more than 10,000 successful dives.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Verb
After a triumphant arm-wrestling moment against several male competitors at a party, Johnston dove into the physiology behind strength and found that women may actually be better suited to strength training in many ways.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 18 June 2025
His PhD track presented an opportunity to dive deep into the philosophy of how knowledge is generated and used, particularly the concept of integrating environmental and social change into business strategies.
—Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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At the Koh Lanta property, the pool villas are especially popular because of the private plunge pool, waterfront location and extra space.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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An eight-person spa offers a refreshing post-ride plunge.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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One investor alleges Coinbase delayed the breach disclosure to avoid a stock drop.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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The drop will go live Tuesday (June 17) at liquiddeath.com/ozzy, with each DNA can priced at $450.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Cumulative profits at major industrial firms fell 1.1% in the first five months of 2025, compared to a year earlier, the data showed.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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The cost of some goods, such as toys and sporting goods, have risen, but those increases have been partly offset by falling prices for new cars, airline fares and apartment rentals, among other items.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Besides the 28% dip in overall crime, cops have seen a 48% drop in burglaries, a 28% fall in felony assaults and a 27% reduction in robberies, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Monday saw some dips and slight drops, but the market rebounded and closed up almost 1%.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Oil prices tumble from June 20 highs Unable to view our graphics?—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Adjust earnings per share tumbled 86% to 14 cents, beating Wall Street forecasts by a penny.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Medical testing conducted at the Institute of Forensic Medicine determined that the baby, a girl, was likely of South American descent and was born alive.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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According to Honda, the purpose of the flight was to demonstrate a number of key technological areas for reusable systems, including flight stability during ascent and descent, and power landing capability.—
David Szondy
June 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
Verb
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But the league declined to comment on any punishment for the official.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Exports from Japan fall in May Japan exports in May declined 1.7% year over year, according to data from Japan's trade ministry released Wednesday.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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