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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, 5 Mar. 2026
The famous mom dives into her advocacy work and why there’s no stopping her.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
The white rabbit dives down the hole.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Season 2 dives deeper into the clandestine history of the mysterious Monarch organisation and its connection to the Titans – especially the giant radioactive one with the million-dollar smile known as Godzilla.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Francesca’s book dives into her desires for motherhood and her fertility issues.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
In Nostalgic, Stroup dives into his experience being a ’90s kid in rural Alabama and everything that came along with it, from partying with friends to board games and parental relationships.
—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
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, 5 Mar. 2026
The famous mom dives into her advocacy work and why there’s no stopping her.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
The white rabbit dives down the hole.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Season 2 dives deeper into the clandestine history of the mysterious Monarch organisation and its connection to the Titans – especially the giant radioactive one with the million-dollar smile known as Godzilla.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Francesca’s book dives into her desires for motherhood and her fertility issues.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
In Nostalgic, Stroup dives into his experience being a ’90s kid in rural Alabama and everything that came along with it, from partying with friends to board games and parental relationships.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
Noun
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John also swears by cold plunges to reduce inflammation and kick-start his mornings.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The space has saunas and cold plunges, both guided and unguided, starting at $40 for a drop-in session.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Napping drops with age to 47% of preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) and 28% of school-age children (6 to 13).—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mix a few drops of one of the oils, two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid, and two cups of water in a spray bottle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Iranians also continue to argue over who should lead if the current government falls.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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The peak falls near a first-quarter moon this year, which bodes well for another bright, impressive shower this year, per the Old Farmer’s Almanac.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mix hummus into dips or sauces.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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When macro and structural drivers are this powerful, dips tend to attract fresh buying and the broader upward trend resumes.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Regrettably, the series fully tumbles downhill in Episode 3.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
5 Mar. 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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Both trade lanes experienced 19 percent volume declines.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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This comes at a fiscally dire time for Broward County Public Schools, which has lost significant revenue as school enrollment declines each year.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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 Mar. 2026.
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