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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
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Wisconsin forward Ryan Botterill (21) dives to attempt a shot on Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks (31) in the second period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Las Vegas.
—Mark Anderson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The memoir dives into everything from her upbringing to starting a family with Tyson.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
On and Off the Avenue Rachel Syme dives into a trendy online bargain bin.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
That dives into the business’ cash flow, an already narrow operation.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Distracted, Thundercat’s fifth album, dives headlong into resignation—a supremely 2026 sentiment.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
Deep beneath the Pacific, along a subduction zone where one tectonic plate dives beneath another, a strain that had built up over decades was released in seconds.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
At which point the power cuts out and Sidi dives onto Fouracres.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
After a crushing breakup, Lucy moves back in with her eccentric single dad and dives into bad dates, false starts, and growing pains.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Wisconsin forward Ryan Botterill (21) dives to attempt a shot on Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks (31) in the second period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Las Vegas.
—Mark Anderson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The memoir dives into everything from her upbringing to starting a family with Tyson.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
On and Off the Avenue Rachel Syme dives into a trendy online bargain bin.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
That dives into the business’ cash flow, an already narrow operation.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Distracted, Thundercat’s fifth album, dives headlong into resignation—a supremely 2026 sentiment.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
Deep beneath the Pacific, along a subduction zone where one tectonic plate dives beneath another, a strain that had built up over decades was released in seconds.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
At which point the power cuts out and Sidi dives onto Fouracres.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
Noun
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Ellen Pompeo takes a chillier approach, always looking for hotels with cold plunges.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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Other everyday situations — from Ubers to trains to even cold plunges — require similar adjustments, often forcing him to contort his body just to fit.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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To keep it simple, combine 1 cup of baking soda with 10 drops of your choice of citrus or lavender oil, then sprinkle it over soft surfaces such as carpets or upholstered furniture.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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For anyone who has only ever experienced rain as something that gradually builds — a few drops, then more, then a steady fall — a wall of rain upends that expectation entirely.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.—
Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, once an aristocratic mansion, falls somewhere between the avant-garde works at the Reina Sofia and the traditional Spanish art at the Prado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The first addition of the Gophers men’s basketball program’s transfer portal class double dips as a homecoming.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Its size is particularly noticeable on sea days, and better for quick dips than doing laps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Frothy water tumbles over sandstone and rock, creating challenging rapids with ominous names like Dragon's Tooth and Hell's Gate.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The video shows the plane colliding with the truck, going over the vehicle, which tumbles beneath the jet.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One includes motors positioned at the knees that help absorb impact as the foot lands, reducing the stress that typically builds up over long descents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Plan for dense fog, heavy dew on grassy, sock-soaking paths, and take it easy on eroded descents.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the number of living survivors declines, organizers say the responsibility to preserve these stories is shifting.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Roughly 5% of WLFI’s supply is now collateral on Dolomite, so if WLFI declines significantly in value, the collateral could be liquidated, Vaiman said.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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But Venus plummets out of the evening sky in the next few weeks.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 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
Cite this Entry
“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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