1
as in plunging
to cast oneself head first into deep water
we watched her dive in after the drowning man
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2
as in falling
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 diving
In the bottom of the frame, shortstop Ezequiel Tovar made a scrambling, diving stop on Sal Stewart’s grounder behind second base, then Tovar nailed Matt McClain at the plate for the final out of the inning.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Video from inside the event showed attendees diving under tables and taking cover as panic spread throughout the room.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
But as more lawmakers move to legalize and decriminalize possession and use of marijuana, more medical researchers are diving into learning more about how the drug affects the human body.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
And perhaps most importantly, retail traders are diving back into the action, as shares favored by mom-and-pop investors are on track for their best month relative to those preferred by mutual funds since November 2020.
—Alexandra Semenova, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026
This could look like flirting with someone unexpectedly, diving into a passion project or deciding you’re done hiding in plain sight.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
But a fragment of the plate is still diving under areas to the north, powering the Cascade volcanoes; another does similar things in Central America.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Start simple with soft sourdough and chili oil for dipping or tartare with crispy chips before diving into a cheesy smashburger or ribbons of pasta coated in a creamy mushroom-herb sauce.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The Handmaid's Tale spared no sensitivities when diving into the cruelest treatment people like June, and even Lydia, experience at the hands of a totalitarian system bent on the total subjection of women.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Video from inside the event showed attendees diving under tables and taking cover as panic spread throughout the room.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
But as more lawmakers move to legalize and decriminalize possession and use of marijuana, more medical researchers are diving into learning more about how the drug affects the human body.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
And perhaps most importantly, retail traders are diving back into the action, as shares favored by mom-and-pop investors are on track for their best month relative to those preferred by mutual funds since November 2020.
—Alexandra Semenova, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026
This could look like flirting with someone unexpectedly, diving into a passion project or deciding you’re done hiding in plain sight.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
But a fragment of the plate is still diving under areas to the north, powering the Cascade volcanoes; another does similar things in Central America.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Start simple with soft sourdough and chili oil for dipping or tartare with crispy chips before diving into a cheesy smashburger or ribbons of pasta coated in a creamy mushroom-herb sauce.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The Handmaid's Tale spared no sensitivities when diving into the cruelest treatment people like June, and even Lydia, experience at the hands of a totalitarian system bent on the total subjection of women.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diving
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Netflix is plunging deeper into the Harlan Coben business with a new series based on his Myron Bolitar novels.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The actress and singer wore a plunging one-piece for the beachside photoshoot, which was captured by photographer Kat Irlin in South Caicos.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Despite this spark of hope, by his teens, Ian’s dreams of becoming a soccer player are falling apart as rejection, oppression and his own internal rage take their toll.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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The strength of that belief has fluctuated, dipping sharply after their March defeat by City before rising again in recent weeks.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Home values have a habit of falling just when your job security may be dipping, too.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The resulting brawl saw the alligator rapidly tumbling at the officers like a log rolling down hill.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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Even then, Toyota never had the outright pace of BMW, with the #8 Toyota eventually tumbling out of the top 10 after two stops on consecutive laps.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Bass defended her administration’s handling of homelessness, pointing to declining homelessness counts and the city’s Inside Safe program, while criticizing Raman’s record on police hiring and past votes against some encampment enforcement measures near schools and other sensitive sites.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Poverty, lack of transportation to school and mental health struggles contribute to absenteeism and declining enrollment across San Diego County.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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In that incident, Burke approached an officer, pulled a stick from a garbage can and held it at his side for about three seconds before dropping it, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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After dropping during the Covid pandemic, the share of people working more than one job has increased over the past few years, government data shows.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Seeking a diplomatic win to counter sinking domestic popularity amid the Iran conflict and inflation, Trump aims to secure Chinese purchases of American goods and establish trade frameworks.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Colorado spent six innings flailing away against Skenes before Mickey Moniak's sinking line-drive single to left-center with one out in the seventh.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Soaring costs for veterinary care and animal food, combined with plummeting donations during economic hardship, have left sanctuaries across the region struggling to meet basic animal welfare needs.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Monday’s announcement sent logistics stocks in a tailspin, with GXO shares plummeting more than 17 percent during the day.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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“Diving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diving. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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