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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
Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But Healey’s bill dives even deeper into the pockets of Tier 3 device owners, even requiring them to acquire and pay for liability insurance.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
At the front, the hood dives down below a wing, funneling airflow up and over the roof to another wing that forms the rear deck.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
That’s a realm the film itself dives into for extended, immersive and blearily entrancing interludes — a gateway into its eventual, more drastic breakdown of rational reality, controlled by one player’s will.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 May 2026
Season one dives headfirst into the age-old romantic trope of fake dating with music student Hannah Wells, who, in true hockey fashion, is often called Wellsy by her love interest, Garrett Graham.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Further dives to be carried out in the coming days to recover the bodies.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Roberts dives into the finale, addresses some critiques that have been made of season 8, and shares which scene that was filmed in season 1 and season 8, holds a special place for Balfe, Heughan, Davis and him.
—Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Mermaid dives require a separate ticket, while the mermaid meeting is included in admission.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Verb
Norma Jean Belenky is the co-host of PodBiz, a popular weekly industry podcast that dives into the business side of audio.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But Healey’s bill dives even deeper into the pockets of Tier 3 device owners, even requiring them to acquire and pay for liability insurance.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
At the front, the hood dives down below a wing, funneling airflow up and over the roof to another wing that forms the rear deck.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
That’s a realm the film itself dives into for extended, immersive and blearily entrancing interludes — a gateway into its eventual, more drastic breakdown of rational reality, controlled by one player’s will.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 May 2026
Season one dives headfirst into the age-old romantic trope of fake dating with music student Hannah Wells, who, in true hockey fashion, is often called Wellsy by her love interest, Garrett Graham.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Further dives to be carried out in the coming days to recover the bodies.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Roberts dives into the finale, addresses some critiques that have been made of season 8, and shares which scene that was filmed in season 1 and season 8, holds a special place for Balfe, Heughan, Davis and him.
—Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Mermaid dives require a separate ticket, while the mermaid meeting is included in admission.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
Noun
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There are hot and cold plunges as well as an indoor pool, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Two weeks later, Colin Farrell returns as Los Angeles private detective John Sugar in Sugar Season 2, which continues in the aftermath of Season 1's explosive finale and plunges deeper into a citywide conspiracy.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Béis has expanded its offerings over the last few years to include kid-friendly luggage, stylish diaper bags, gym bags, commuter totes, and even fun, limited-edition color drops and collaborations.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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This is not a shy whiskey, but a few drops of water round off the heat and let more citrus and vanilla shine through.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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And as if managing the spotlight and headlines weren’t enough, Austin trips and falls right in front of Diego Cruz, his attractive, flirty rival.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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But the proud born-again evangelical is channeling the zeal of an old-fashioned tent revival, even if some of his rhetoric falls far outside the bounds of the Good Book.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The glass container has a pour spout and a spray nozzle so users can fill it up with the oil of their choice to grease pans or top dips.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Steyer’s boost comes as the poll shows fleeting support for Democrat candidates Katie Porter and Matt Mahan, who saw dips of five and three percentage points, respectively.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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The film, which is set to bow in Un Certain Regard on May 21, tumbles through tones, swerving through pitch-black humor, empathy, fury and larger-than-life moments.—
William Earl,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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The flagellar bundle falls apart, and the cell tumbles.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unlike rigid, stiff hiking boots, these felt cloud-like and responsive with every stride, which is essential during the repetitive stress of Alpine descents and inclines.—
Nicolette Accardi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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During certain portions of the race, competitors are forced to scramble on all fours while navigating steep inclines and narrow descents.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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When a substantial fraction of that talent pool declines even to consider military service, no signing bonus will close the gap.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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And yet there's been no change in women's biology, or the age at which fertility declines.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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But conditions in the global oil market are set to worsen in the next few weeks, Morgan Stanley analysts warned, as the rate of releases from global strategic reserves plummets to less than a third of current levels.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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As the two riders swing in a circle, the ride's cable snaps and the capsule plummets toward the ground.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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