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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
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The Canes started the second on the PP thanks to a goalie interference call on Mark Kastelic (and a pretty egregious dive by Bussi).
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
But a fragment of the plate is still diving under areas to the north, powering the Cascade volcanoes; another does similar things in Central America.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Though there's no dedicated dive shop on Anegada, many hotels rent gear to guests and can recommend charter captains who know all the best spots.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The Canes started the second on the PP thanks to a goalie interference call on Mark Kastelic (and a pretty egregious dive by Bussi).
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
During re-entry, the capsule shed its service module and dived toward Earth at 24,000 miles per hour.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
But a fragment of the plate is still diving under areas to the north, powering the Cascade volcanoes; another does similar things in Central America.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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What to read next That means stowing away gear that's no longer needed, setting up their seats (which have been folded away for most of the flight) and other tasks required to prepare their spacecraft for its plunge through the atmosphere to come home.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Oil prices were up Thursday, reversing an earlier plunge on optimism over the temporary ceasefire agreement.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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To make one, fill a small saucepan with water, then add lemon, orange, or grapefruit slices, fresh rosemary or mint sprigs, and a few drops of a pure essential oil of your choice, Martinez explains.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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This season, the goal since first puck drop has been the ultimate prize for the Colorado Avalanche -- the Stanley Cup.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Cortisol levels fell for both groups, according to the study.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Put simply, prices must fall still further in these metros for shoppers to cover the monthly nut.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Investors should use this time, then, to explore their fractional gold options, which will allow them to get invested at a cost-effective price, while still being able to exploit this likely temporary dip in prices.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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An infinity pool anchors the home, overlooking the canopy and coastline, with an outdoor shower for a quick rinse after a dip in one of Tamarindo’s many stunning beaches.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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The loss was the seventh in eight games for the Ducks, who have tumbled from first to third in the Pacific Division standings and may now have to settle for a wild-card berth.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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User days in 2002 tumbled 40% from the previous year, according to figures compiled by the outfitters association, from more than 502,000 in 2001 to 298,000 in 2002.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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What follows is a season-long descent into grave robbing, drug running and enough accessory-to-murder charges to keep the Dardano family lawyer very busy.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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This shortened the skip phase and maintained higher temperatures throughout the descent, ensuring the outer char layer never cooled sufficiently to trap gas beneath it.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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After reviewing the case, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and the Draper City Prosecutor have declined to file charges against Paul, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The California Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 15, declined to hear Eastman’s appeal of a lower court ruling recommending his disbarment, essentially certifying that recommendation.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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