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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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All areas in the Los Angeles region will experience a slight cooling on Saturday, with the coast and valleys seeing a possible 5- to 10-degree drop.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Abiqua Falls — known for its 92-foot (28-meter) vertical drop over a columnar basalt cliff — has been privately owned for over a century but open to the public.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 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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And although there will be a slight dip in temperatures on Saturday, officials warned that another round of even more extreme heat would arrive next week, bringing with it additional heat advisories and more record-breaking temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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This no-cook dip just requires some chopping and a little stirring to pull together.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
12 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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Scientists disagree on whether these young trees will mature into forest giants or decline due to drought and a warming climate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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But exactly how the tragedy unfolded has remained unclear and the Pentagon has declined comment, saying the investigation remains ongoing.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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