dive 1 of 2

noun

Definition of divenext
1
as in plunge
an act or instance of diving the penguin took a dive off of the ice sheet

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2
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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dive

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verb

ˈdīv How to pronounce dive (audio)
1
as in to plunge
to cast oneself head first into deep water we watched her dive in after the drowning man

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2
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
Noun
The Grammy Award-winning British singer and songwriter stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a dive into Smith’s fifth and latest album, Hazel Eyes (via Capitol Records). — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026 The resort also has its own resident marine biologist, Nairika, who works alongside the dive center to help guests better understand the many mysteries of the ocean on their doorstep. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
This week’s Club Sportico essay dives into the way Genius Sports is diversifying its revenue streams via advertising tech, and why emotional sports fans are a perfect target for many consumer brands. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez dove to his left and stuck his glove out, trying to snare a line drive off the bat of Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
  1. plunge
  2. drop
  3. fall
  4. dip
  5. tumble
  6. descent
  7. decline
Noun
  • The collapse In 1999, Ecuador’s sucre began a catastrophic plunge.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • All 150 king rooms have private terraces, with pale woods and décor in cool taupe shades, while some of the suites have plunge pools, private gardens or two bedrooms.
    — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of plunge
Noun
  • By the C-suite, Latinas are 1% of executives, down from just under 5% at entry level — a drop of 78% across a career, the largest of any group in the study.
    — Anna Maria Chavez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Except Fitzgerald was never inconsistent in his pass catching while Harrison has struggled with drops.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of drop
Verb
  • On the price front, China's residential prices have already fallen by 22% since a 2021 peak, compared with a 67% drop in Japan's after a far greater run-up in prices, the S&P report said.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Insider buying fell 18% to 1,290 buyers, down from 1,580 in the second quarter.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of fall
Noun
  • Even after this week's dip, QQQ is up about 5% since the start of September and hit a record just a week ago.
    — Julia Spina, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Then a trip to the farmers market and local antique stores, a dip in the Delaware if weather permits, capped by an evening on the deck of the Tasting Room for taking in the unmatched golden hour on the valley.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • The main structures at the front (the spa, gym, studio, and reception) are made of natural stone with bougainvillea tumbling down their sides, set between shallow pools of water, echoing the floating effect of the resort above the mangroves.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Labor market shifts The US trucking industry is shaking off a nearly four-year downturn, a post-pandemic correction marked by tumbling freight rates, carrier bankruptcies, and a high-cost/tepid-volume operating environment.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of tumble
Noun
  • But unlike other Floridians of Cuban descent — including Secretary of State Marco Rubio — Valdes ended up defending Cuba’s socialist revolutionaries and officials who have killed, jailed, tortured, and censored numerous political enemies.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This allows operators to monitor the aircraft and atmospheric conditions during ascent and descent.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of descent
Verb
  • When Albin returned to the question of which country posed the greater threat to American interests, el Sayed again declined to choose between them, arguing that both had demonstrated the capacity to cause harm.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Courtesy of Heineken, 2026 Caton declined to say how many European jobs will go, citing ongoing consultation with staff and the European Works Council.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
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