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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
Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Prior to 2014, women accounted for fewer than 35 percent of dive certifications worldwide, and fewer than 18 percent of dive professionals.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a brief track on the album, not even two minutes in length, that dives head first into the uncertainty and vulnerability of opening up in order to fall in love.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The South Broadway corridor is known for its dive bar scene.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Prior to 2014, women accounted for fewer than 35 percent of dive certifications worldwide, and fewer than 18 percent of dive professionals.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Starting April 9 and through April 15, however, audiences will get the chance to dive deeper into the film’s world — with discussions about the lives and careers of past and present artists and creators.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a brief track on the album, not even two minutes in length, that dives head first into the uncertainty and vulnerability of opening up in order to fall in love.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
Noun
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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The plunge raised more than $4,000 to help fund that worthy cause.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Consider a misting device or a drop fountain.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With a $300 price drop, this is a rare chance to grab a professional-grade, 49-inch curved monitor for a mid-range price.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s led to a generation of kids being treated as Big Tech guinea pigs and falling student achievement scores.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The follow-up Saturday just fell short of also being special.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Choreographers Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles have these confident contestants shine with struts, sashays, splits, dips, duckwalks, vogueing and death-drops, each trying to outdo the other, urged on by a rapturous crowd.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The dip ended a four-year streak of ratings bumps.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Adell had just stolen a home run, tumbling over the waist-high wall near the right-field foul pole, which frames the left side of the photo.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Shares tumbled nearly 2% after the stock was downgraded by Bank of America to neutral from buy.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Padillas’ descent into a DCF black hole isn’t a rare occurrence in Miami.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The film, shot in Ben Hania’s native Tunisia, stars Palestinian actors Motaz Malhees, Amer Hlehel, and Clara Khoury, and Saja Kilani who is Jordanian Canadian, of Palestinian descent.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Both declined interview requests.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Backstreet Boys member attempted to use the video to press battery charges against Gallagher, but prosecutors declined to do so after seeing the video supported Gallagher's version of events, per the outlet.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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