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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
Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In the below interview, Lockhart dives further into differentiating the stories, connecting the dots with very specific references to both books set on Beechwood Island, and where the hope lies in her newest novel, now out in bookstores.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
In non-hypothetical basketball news, the episode also dives into the WNBA’s moment of unprecedented growth.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Mercury in Scorpio doesn’t sugarcoat — the messenger planet dives deep beneath the surface of every conversation, searching for what is real, what is hidden and what needs to be revealed.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Stay tuned for our new episode of Planet Money that dives more into this story.
—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum Located downtown, the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum dives deep into the region’s economic history, with exhibits that cover mining culture, pioneer life, Indigenous history, and period photographs from the region.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Now podcast dives into the making of the film, featuring interviews with both Cooper and actor Stephen Graham, who plays Springsteen’s father.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
The final chapter really dives into the emotional state of mind of the President.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Most earthquakes occur along subduction zones, where the Indo-Australian Plate dives beneath the Eurasian Plate.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In the below interview, Lockhart dives further into differentiating the stories, connecting the dots with very specific references to both books set on Beechwood Island, and where the hope lies in her newest novel, now out in bookstores.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
In non-hypothetical basketball news, the episode also dives into the WNBA’s moment of unprecedented growth.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Mercury in Scorpio doesn’t sugarcoat — the messenger planet dives deep beneath the surface of every conversation, searching for what is real, what is hidden and what needs to be revealed.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Stay tuned for our new episode of Planet Money that dives more into this story.
—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum Located downtown, the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum dives deep into the region’s economic history, with exhibits that cover mining culture, pioneer life, Indigenous history, and period photographs from the region.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Now podcast dives into the making of the film, featuring interviews with both Cooper and actor Stephen Graham, who plays Springsteen’s father.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
The final chapter really dives into the emotional state of mind of the President.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
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Boxing studios — Rumble, 9Round, neighborhood gloves-on gyms — fill in the edges, while recovery bars, cold plunges and infrared saunas make post-class feel as intentional as the work itself.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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Now the Scourge of Saugus plunges from number one with a bullet (a silver bullet, also known as a Coors Light) all the way down to Number 79 on the MSP’s Payroll Patriot Hit Parade.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Last Drop Distillers was founded by spirits industry veterans Tom Jago and James Espey in 2008, with a focus on finding and bottling the literal last drops of rare spirits from around the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a country this size, airports can be a hassle, far from city centers and bogged down by long security lines, delays, and baggage drops.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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So Nude pair falls neatly in line — proof that even in full-metal glamour, minimalism with an edge is having a very good year.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s chart-topping Man’s Best Friend slips 5-6 on the latest Billboard 200 with 38,000 equivalent album units earned (down 8%), while Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving falls 6-7 (37,000, down 3%).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
9 Nov. 2025
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The largest dips were in Wyoming, down 99%, followed by Rhode Island, down 90%, and Nevada, down 76%.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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When houses go dark and demand dips, power prices often nosedive.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Workers are startled when a jar tumbles out of a dusty box and rolls onto the ground.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ralphy leaps up in shock, tumbles off the sofa, and sprints toward his owner, who is filming nearby.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From rugged descents through pine forests to flowy singletrack that rolls through meadows, there’s a trail for every ability.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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The mountain biking trails at Rhebokskloof Estatein Paarl are a mix of steep climbs and thrilling descents.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Independent energy analyst Rachel Ziemba, who agrees major oil companies may hesitate, also notes that declines in the price of crude – the raw material for consumer products like gasoline – are often not fully passed on to consumers.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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As Gustav aims to work his way back into their lives, Nora retreats into isolation as her mental health increasingly declines.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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While that is technically true, the city’s independent budget analyst said that amount is based on a highly unlikely worst-case scenario where demand for electric charging stations plummets to nearly zero.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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