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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
Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This latest project dives deep into the world of romance scams, revealing how fraudsters prey on the vulnerable, manipulate trust, and exploit romance to steal fortunes.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Together, the group dives into everything from Travis Kelce's slap incident to bold predictions for Monday Night Football.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Each episode, hosted by police lieutenant Sandra Brown, dives deep into a new mystery, for a total of six tales.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The documentary dives deep into a real-life cyberbullying case that shook the small town of Beal City, Michigan, in 2020, when teenagers Lauryn Licari and her then-boyfriend Owen began receiving threatening text messages from an unknown number.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Though no Fort Worth dives made the list, local residents do have a handful of their favorite dive bars that are sprinkled around the city.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
The National Geographic series dives into footage and narratives from officials leading the disaster response at the time, revealing incompetencies and false information from the media that cost locals their lives.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pools dives into the chaotic life of Kennedy, a rebellious college student who has one day to get her life together or face expulsion.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
While its emerald waters, manta ray dives, and powdery beaches get most of the glory, the island’s food scene alone warrants the journey.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This latest project dives deep into the world of romance scams, revealing how fraudsters prey on the vulnerable, manipulate trust, and exploit romance to steal fortunes.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Together, the group dives into everything from Travis Kelce's slap incident to bold predictions for Monday Night Football.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Each episode, hosted by police lieutenant Sandra Brown, dives deep into a new mystery, for a total of six tales.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The documentary dives deep into a real-life cyberbullying case that shook the small town of Beal City, Michigan, in 2020, when teenagers Lauryn Licari and her then-boyfriend Owen began receiving threatening text messages from an unknown number.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Though no Fort Worth dives made the list, local residents do have a handful of their favorite dive bars that are sprinkled around the city.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
The National Geographic series dives into footage and narratives from officials leading the disaster response at the time, revealing incompetencies and false information from the media that cost locals their lives.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pools dives into the chaotic life of Kennedy, a rebellious college student who has one day to get her life together or face expulsion.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
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The prestigious Sol at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection offers a next-level hydrothermal circuit that points to the pinnacle of this impactful wellness experience, with hot and cold plunges, a steam room, reflexology pool, and even an ice bar.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some homes have golf simulators, saunas, theater rooms, and cold plunges.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to Champo, apply three to four drops onto the fingertips and massage where needed.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Still, big gains can be followed by sharp reversals—so how has FFIV behaved after prior drops?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fall foliage appears when leaves change from green to yellow, orange, and red, then falls from the trees, said Brandon Fuller, a doctoral candidate and lecturer in the biology department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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If the neighbor is smoking weed on private property doesn’t belong to them or their neighbor, Rosenthal said the responsibility to take action falls on the landlord.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some common examples include push-ups, bench presses, chest presses and dips.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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An adjacent storefront will eventually be stocked with wine, home goods and take-home versions of their dishes, such as pimento cheese and smoked catfish dips.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Múlafossur Waterfall tumbles into the Atlantic below—its roar softened by Northern Fulmars wheeling overhead.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At only 20 feet high, Abrams Falls’ stature isn’t its most impressive quality; however, the sheer force of water that tumbles down it is an experience to enjoy with several senses—certainly sight, but also sound and feel too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This extra room also comes in handy on technical descents where the foot tends to smash into the front of the shoe.—
Will Porter,
Outside,
13 Sep. 2025
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This three-day program moves on to teaching more advanced techniques, like left-foot braking, handling ascents and descents, and weight transfer.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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If the Supreme Court declines review, Hernandez would face retrial unless prosecutors decide not to pursue the case further.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Times’ proprietor, Patrick Soon-Shiong, now declines to support political candidates, a decision that conflicts with his community’s liberal constituency.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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