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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 dived
The writer’s traditional white suit was quickly green in the knees as Hamanaka dove into the wet grass repeatedly to arrest the flight of a frog who’d concluded its official run.
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Andrew Graham
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Where Serkis really dove into new skills was in the worldbuilding that animation requires.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Sunday dove right into seasonal florals in a strapless pink and lilac gown with a billowing bodice.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
But, after the couple retired and migrated south to Mexico City, Hurst dove back into photography with gusto, until his death, from cancer, in 2023.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift dove deep into her songwriting process in a new video interview with The New York Times —which just named her one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters — and got candid about the persistent online speculation surrounding who her songs are about.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The president was evacuated off the stage as thousands of guests dived under tables and ducked for cover.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
That episode’s cold open dived into McKay’s background, which meant the hour’s emotional core was with him; but in the moment of his humiliation, the camera held fast on Cassie, pornographically posed on all fours.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
New York–born, New Mexico–raised Clifford skipped college and dived straight into his passion, travel, scoping destinations firsthand from the outset.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Andrew Graham
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Where Serkis really dove into new skills was in the worldbuilding that animation requires.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Sunday dove right into seasonal florals in a strapless pink and lilac gown with a billowing bodice.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
But, after the couple retired and migrated south to Mexico City, Hurst dove back into photography with gusto, until his death, from cancer, in 2023.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift dove deep into her songwriting process in a new video interview with The New York Times —which just named her one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters — and got candid about the persistent online speculation surrounding who her songs are about.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The president was evacuated off the stage as thousands of guests dived under tables and ducked for cover.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
That episode’s cold open dived into McKay’s background, which meant the hour’s emotional core was with him; but in the moment of his humiliation, the camera held fast on Cassie, pornographically posed on all fours.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
New York–born, New Mexico–raised Clifford skipped college and dived straight into his passion, travel, scoping destinations firsthand from the outset.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dived
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Halsey wore look 30 from Mishra’s spring 2024 couture collection, a blush-nude tulle gown with tiny beaded straps and a deep V that plunged to the waist.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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On May 1, Chinese tariffs on imports from all 53 African countries with which China holds diplomatic relations plunged to zero.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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But they were felled by poor shooting Friday, making just 35% overall and were particularly bad from long range.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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But before he was felled at age 68 by a heart attack, Joiner had shared what was in the briefcase with the lead Louisiana State Police investigator on the case, Stefan Montgomery, Joiner's son and the LSP confirmed.—
Stephanie Gosk,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the middle of last month, for example, rates briefly dipped under 6% for 30-year terms.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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In Nagoro, a remote village in Tokushima Prefecture, the population has dipped from 300+ to less than 30.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
8 May 2026
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Arm Holdings — The semiconductor company reversed earlier gains and tumbled 7% on underwhelming guidance.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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All five girls jumped off the couch, stampeded toward the apartment door, and tumbled into the building’s stairwell, stepping on each other’s heels.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Kazarian declined to comment further on Friday afternoon.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The Padres placed Cruz on the restricted list in mid-March and have declined further comment.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In January 2003, angry former Time Warner shareholders booted Case as chairman, and that September, the board dropped the AOL name.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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She was initially charged with murder, but that count was dropped as part of the plea deal, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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“Dived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dived. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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