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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
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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
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The decibel scale is logarithmic, meaning every 10 dB drop roughly halves perceived loudness – so the gap between the P-12 Business and a conventional ferry isn't a marginal improvement.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 09,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
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The first three months of the year saw disparate trends in violence within the Chicago Police Department’s five patrol areas, records show, with a mixed bag of increases and further drops.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 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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Swipe it through the hummus, balanced in tahini and lemon, and mulchy muhammara twanging with pomegranate molasses, and casik, the Turkish variation of the region’s ubiquitous herbed yogurt and cucumber dip.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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This spinach-onion dip mashup is a no-brainer for your veggie tray.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
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
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His parents declined to comment to reporters afterward.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new listings, published Wednesday by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, cite factors such as warming ocean waters, melting sea ice and declining availability of food to sustain such species.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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