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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
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 15 Jan. 2026
Off the Cuff dives deeper into these ideas.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
But for those who need more detail, Dutch philosopher and journalist Doortje Smithuijsen dives into the many, many ways in which capitalism perpetuates patriarchy and relies on the unpaid labor of women to contribute to its endless need for material growth.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Nvidia usually dives into product details at its spring GTC event in San Jose, California.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Winning countless Emmys and two Golden Globes for Best Miniseries or Television Film in 2017 and 2019, FX's anthology series American Crime Story dives into infamous historical transgressions ingrained in the American psyche.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
The 236-foot former drug-runner ship Hilma Hooker offers one of the most impressive wreck dives in the region, though the vertical walls at The Cliff, vibrant reefs at Sweet Dreams, and swarms of sealife at Salt Pier are just as unforgettable.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
The monthly publication dives into the culture of sport.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Her memoir, My Life So Far, dives deep into the actress' fraught family life growing up, her struggles with bulimia, her professional journey and romantic experiences.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
Returning to Earth The journey home can take a toll on astronauts’ bodies; the g-forces experienced as the Crew Dragon capsule dives back toward Earth can reach more than five times the force of Earth’s gravity.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 15 Jan. 2026
Off the Cuff dives deeper into these ideas.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
But for those who need more detail, Dutch philosopher and journalist Doortje Smithuijsen dives into the many, many ways in which capitalism perpetuates patriarchy and relies on the unpaid labor of women to contribute to its endless need for material growth.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Nvidia usually dives into product details at its spring GTC event in San Jose, California.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Winning countless Emmys and two Golden Globes for Best Miniseries or Television Film in 2017 and 2019, FX's anthology series American Crime Story dives into infamous historical transgressions ingrained in the American psyche.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
The 236-foot former drug-runner ship Hilma Hooker offers one of the most impressive wreck dives in the region, though the vertical walls at The Cliff, vibrant reefs at Sweet Dreams, and swarms of sealife at Salt Pier are just as unforgettable.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
The monthly publication dives into the culture of sport.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Her memoir, My Life So Far, dives deep into the actress' fraught family life growing up, her struggles with bulimia, her professional journey and romantic experiences.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 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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Now that soup season is upon us again, the brand is offering customers not one, not two, but three surprise product drops of this viral soup lover’s treat.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Mix a couple of drops of gentle liquid dish soap and hot water in a bowl.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Worse, the tariff burden is a regressive tax that falls hardest on lower-income households and small businesses with less bargaining power.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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There’s nothing as cozy as snuggling up in front of the fire while snow falls peacefully outside.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Morelia Paletas recently opened there, as well, bringing another location in Charlotte to customize its fruity Mexican paletas with dips and toppings.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Miles McBride’s field goal attempts are also up, while both Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby have seen shot dips, too.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After some careful shaking, the rabbit finally tumbles out of the hose.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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The glass tumbles day and night in the waves against the pebbles and sand.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
18 Dec. 2025
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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
Verb
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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,
12 Jan. 2026
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Conversely, declines in the short-term interest rate partially mitigated the overall rise in payments.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Yet the sensation of a work that, in translation from one medium to another, no longer defies gravity but sort of roughly plummets back down to terra firma can’t easily be shaken off.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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