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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
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Jerry Boylan, who was sentenced to four years in federal prison for his role in the 2019 fatal fire on the Conception dive boat off the Channel Islands in California, had his manslaughter conviction upheld.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
Maddaus dives into the issues and circumstances influencing the vibe at the bargaining table at the Sherman Oaks headquarters of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Michaeli said his upgrade follows a recent deep-dive on demand trends for Rivian’s new R2 SUV model.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Jerry Boylan, who was sentenced to four years in federal prison for his role in the 2019 fatal fire on the Conception dive boat off the Channel Islands in California, had his manslaughter conviction upheld.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Much colder air will follow on Sunday night, as temperatures dive into the mid-30s, according to the NWS.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
Maddaus dives into the issues and circumstances influencing the vibe at the bargaining table at the Sherman Oaks headquarters of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
Noun
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An oceanfront with a plunge pool would be my splurge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Usually the plunges are as mild as a kiddie roller coaster.—
Seth Borenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Frost head to Vancouver for a matchup against the Goldeneyes on Saturday afternoon, with puck drop scheduled for 2 pm CT.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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If these drops continue, calcium and phosphorus levels could fall below healthy levels by the end of the century.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The team with the worst record can fall no lower than fifth in the draft while the team with the fourth-worst record can fall as far as eighth.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Midway through the third quarter, Ralston Valley pushed the ball in transition with the Jaguars falling slightly out of control.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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In the current environment, gold ETFs can be particularly useful for investors who want to take advantage of the recent price dip but aren't ready to commit to physical ownership.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Lamborghini also saw a dip in operating income as a result of negative exchange rates and the decision to pivot away from a fully electric Lanzador in favor of a plug-in hybrid model instead, Winkelmann said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Butterflies zigzagging around the gates, the sound of water tumbling down the mountainside, cutting through the greenery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Its delicate, cheerful blooms tumble over walls and sidewalks alike, filling them with tiny blossoms.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Maggie Kang, 44, co-director and co-writer of KPop Demon Hunters, became the first person of South Korean descent to win in her category, too.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Mar. 2026
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One of the most popular trails includes a staircase descent to an 80-foot-high suspension bridge crossing over the Tallulah River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One person sustained minor injuries but declined hospitalization.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Over the next 25 years, East Asia, Europe, and Russia will all experience significant population declines.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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