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as in plunges
an act or instance of diving
the penguin took a dive off of the ice sheet
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as in drops
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 falls
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 dives
Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Each episode dives deep with a standout comedian who calls The Stand home- unpacking the grind, the bombs, the breakthroughs, the green-room chaos, and the nights that changed everything.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Security videos from businesses in the area show the vehicle veering left across opposing lanes, hopping the curb and smashing through a vendor stand as a person dives out of the way.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Off the Cuff dives deeper into these ideas.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Ahead, Lin dives deep on the creative process behind Tell Me Lies beauty—the good, the bad, the ugly, and the worth-copying-immediately in 2026.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Each of Neighbors’ 30-minute episodes dives deep into a pair of conflicts like the one simmering between Collins and Alspaw.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
This quiz dives into all of it.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Bolstered by weighty performances from Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, and Keira Knightley, the film dives into heavy themes of mortality and ethics with striking clarity.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 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, 26 Feb. 2026
Each episode dives deep with a standout comedian who calls The Stand home- unpacking the grind, the bombs, the breakthroughs, the green-room chaos, and the nights that changed everything.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Security videos from businesses in the area show the vehicle veering left across opposing lanes, hopping the curb and smashing through a vendor stand as a person dives out of the way.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Off the Cuff dives deeper into these ideas.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Ahead, Lin dives deep on the creative process behind Tell Me Lies beauty—the good, the bad, the ugly, and the worth-copying-immediately in 2026.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Each of Neighbors’ 30-minute episodes dives deep into a pair of conflicts like the one simmering between Collins and Alspaw.
—Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
This quiz dives into all of it.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Bolstered by weighty performances from Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, and Keira Knightley, the film dives into heavy themes of mortality and ethics with striking clarity.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
Noun
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The big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton, for example, uses ice-bath plunges to rehearse suppressing panic and practice self-calming.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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For recovery and contrast therapy, Verde features infrared saunas, a traditional Finnish sauna that heats up to 190°F, hot tubs and cold plunges.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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In 2026, the CEO noted that Merrell plans to deliver newness across its key performance and lifestyle franchises, including fresh colors and materials, seasonal energy drops, and new styles to bolster the collections.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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As the first few drops of rain fall, temperatures will cool.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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March falls within the start of strawberry season, so what better way to honor the juicy fruit than to wear them on your nails.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the share of its imports coming from China falls and Southeast Asian countries pick up the slack, shipments are spending more days in transit time, bringing pressure from retailers to make that up at the docks.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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They were marketed as delicious vegan dips since the base is made primarily with raw almonds, but the vegan part was significantly less important to me than the fact that the flavors were so addictive.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Then, round out your dips with a spicy condiment, such as spicy mayo or hot honey.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Those records are only going to get worse with time as the team tumbles toward the draft lottery.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The ceremony turns into something reminiscent of the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake, as the last keg tumbles down a nearby hill and the entire wedding party follows.—
Sarah Whitten,Sara Salinas,Sarah Jackson,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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The female athlete starts first, making two ascents, two descents and one section on foot.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The relay course is slightly bigger and involves two accents and two descents per lap.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Badgett added that vitamin D production may also decrease as kidney function declines with age, especially in older adults with chronic kidney disease.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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The estrogen hormone naturally declines with age and when levels drop during menopause, symptoms can surge.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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And when the temperature inevitably plummets in the first few months, the bob will no doubt disguise itself under the Olsen or Victoria Beckham turtleneck tuck, a technique that involves covering the ends of the hair in a high-neck sweater or jacket.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Nov. 2025
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Yet the sensation of a work that, in translation from one medium to another, no longer defies gravity but sort of roughly plummets back down to terra firma can’t easily be shaken off.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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