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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
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
Bloomberg dives into the responsibility on the shoulders of Hood, whose decisions are viewed not just in the context of Microsoft's business but as a referendum on the viability of the entire AI industry.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a brief track on the album, not even two minutes in length, that dives head first into the uncertainty and vulnerability of opening up in order to fall in love.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
At one point there’s a throwaway bit involving a roller coaster that dives into a pit of lava, eventually emerging with all its passengers transformed into happy skeletons; maybe we are supposed to be those happy skeletons, drained of life and loving it.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Bloomberg dives into the responsibility on the shoulders of Hood, whose decisions are viewed not just in the context of Microsoft's business but as a referendum on the viability of the entire AI industry.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a brief track on the album, not even two minutes in length, that dives head first into the uncertainty and vulnerability of opening up in order to fall in love.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
At one point there’s a throwaway bit involving a roller coaster that dives into a pit of lava, eventually emerging with all its passengers transformed into happy skeletons; maybe we are supposed to be those happy skeletons, drained of life and loving it.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Think an 82-foot lap pool with hot and cold plunges, a spa, fitness and Pilates studios, plus a triple-height Winter Garden, private dining rooms, sports court, golf simulator, screening room, and even a music studio.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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The first three months of the year saw disparate trends in violence within the Chicago Police Department’s five patrol areas, records show, with a mixed bag of increases and further drops.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The morning began with moderate losses for Wall Street following drops for Asian and European stocks.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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That means Easter Sunday never falls later than April 25.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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On shrill winter nights, Moscow’s power is conspicuous, its Orthodox cathedrals and Stalinist high-rises illuminated, though the view falls dim in the autumn and spring, shrouded in sheets of greige.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the returns on the trade haven't been as strong over time, and data on whether traders are still buying the dips amid the Middle East war is murky.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Take the seven-minute gondola lift up, then drive a plastic cart down the banked corners and dips of a mile-long luge course.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 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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There's something so timeless and romantic about hair that almost audibly tumbles down one's back.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 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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If the tech sector declines, the resulting drawdown can significantly reduce your base for withdrawals—at a point when there may be little time to recover.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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As access declines, downstream complications and costs will rise.—
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 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
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“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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