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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
Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Read on for experts' dive into the changing dynamics of the American family.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
When asked last week about similarities to the 2021 building effort, Tobin didn’t care to dive back into those details.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The fire aboard the Conception dive boat in 2019 killed 34 people who were trapped below deck while the captain jumped overboard.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Read on for experts' dive into the changing dynamics of the American family.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
An exhibition that dives into the complex world of early modern Italian prints, drawings and the artist’s afterlife between 1500 and 1750.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
When asked last week about similarities to the 2021 building effort, Tobin didn’t care to dive back into those details.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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The spa also features a sauna, steam room, and plunge pools in each locker room as well as a co-ed Champagne room for pre- or post-treatment relaxation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lore is one of the latest bathhouses to open, with one of the city’s largest communal cold plunges, located in prime downtown Manhattan.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2026
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Napping drops with age to 47% of preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) and 28% of school-age children (6 to 13).—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mix a few drops of one of the oils, two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid, and two cups of water in a spray bottle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, the Hudson Farmers' Market draws local growers and makers with fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, and flowers on Saturdays from spring to fall.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Hurricanes came oh-so-close before falling short, 92-89.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Part of the recent draft dip is certainly related to name, image and likeness money.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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This hearty dish is a more substantial version of classic Buffalo chicken dip.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Jakarta Composite Index tumbled more than 5%, putting the stock benchmark on track to enter a bear market.—
Prima Wirayani,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Markets reacted swiftly, with Dow futures tumbling 900 points.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2026
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Those of Iranian descent number more than 700,000 in Southern California, the largest single population outside Iran.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Many of the marchers are of Mexican or Hispanic descent, so the treatment and mass deportation of undocumented immigrants greatly concerns them.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Iranian retaliatory attacks appear to be declining — ballistic missile strikes have fallen by 90% and drone attacks by 83%, according to US Central Command — potentially easing pressure on Gulf states that have faced Iranian strikes in recent days.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bonta’s office declined to comment.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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