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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
Matt Shaw, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Here, The Athletic dives into the numbers and lays out the facts surrounding the attendances so far.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
With the all-new M1 Lite, Tune dives down into the heart of the topper market at a time when US consumers are looking to scale back on big purchases and vacations.
—New Atlas, 28 June 2025
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Noun
Alex Ross Perry’s chaotic dive into the indie band Pavement follows them on a 2022 reunion tour and traces their history alongside their late spike in popularity.
—Matt Shaw, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Here, The Athletic dives into the numbers and lays out the facts surrounding the attendances so far.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Verb
Kelis Fisher, 5 foot 9 freshman from Baltimore has done a cannonball dive into her sport’s biggest pond.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
With the all-new M1 Lite, Tune dives down into the heart of the topper market at a time when US consumers are looking to scale back on big purchases and vacations.
—New Atlas, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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After booking my first hourlong session for $45, I was escorted to my private suite, which included an infrared sauna, a cold plunge tub and a vitamin-C shower.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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Its rooftop terrace has a cocktail bar, menu, plunge pool and panoramic views of the city.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The same day, discounts and coupons offered on Meituan had seen prices of a cup of coffee drop to as low as 2 yuan ($0.28), according to local media.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The drop was even starker among Republicans, with that change from 88 to 48 percent — nearly cut in half — in the space of a year.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Starbucks' same-store sales in China were flat in the first quarter this year after falling for four consecutive quarters .—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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Notre Dame, with an offensive line that included three top-10 picks, roared back, falling 24-22 when its two-point conversion got stuffed with seven seconds remaining.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Besides, the majority of the dips in quality derive from Esmail prioritizing stylistic playfulness and experimentation over the relatively straightforward, linear storytelling of Season 1.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
3 July 2025
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The dip pairs well with both veggies and tortilla chips.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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The steps in a rehabilitation from injury or the buildup after time off are like dominoes in that one tumbles into the next.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Executives around the league wondered what would come next for the team that tumbled from the 2023-24 Presidents’ Trophy champions to out of the playoffs.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Fereshteh Hosseini, an Iranian actress of Afghan descent, was a natural choice for her role due to both her talent and presence.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Today, two-thirds of all Canadians of French descent can trace their lineage to one of these women, widely known as the filles du roi or the King’s Daughters.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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Disney officials declined to comment on individual plans out of respect for all guests.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Cal Fire officials declined to comment on whether either of the companies has had prior violations or enforcement actions, citing the active investigation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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