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
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.
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Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
McBride followed, diving onto Dort in an effort to secure possession.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The students must learn more than just diving under ice that's nearly a meter (around three feet) thick and into water temperatures that hover just above freezing.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
My colleagues in European public broadcasting, in other countries — whether smaller countries that can’t afford to support their national production at the same level as ours, or countries as big as ours but facing the same budget constraints — are already diving into American fiction.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Higgins was not diving with Conch Republic Divers.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
The food scene here is also worth diving into.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
While some people try to stay warm inside, others are diving right into the snow.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Within the opening minutes of the 80-61 win over Rutgers at Williams Arena on Saturday, Grove was diving on the floor for loose balls and battling for rebounds.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
McBride followed, diving onto Dort in an effort to secure possession.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The students must learn more than just diving under ice that's nearly a meter (around three feet) thick and into water temperatures that hover just above freezing.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
My colleagues in European public broadcasting, in other countries — whether smaller countries that can’t afford to support their national production at the same level as ours, or countries as big as ours but facing the same budget constraints — are already diving into American fiction.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Higgins was not diving with Conch Republic Divers.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
The food scene here is also worth diving into.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
While some people try to stay warm inside, others are diving right into the snow.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Within the opening minutes of the 80-61 win over Rutgers at Williams Arena on Saturday, Grove was diving on the floor for loose balls and battling for rebounds.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diving
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Near-term commercial Starship launches are already contracted at about $90 million, with long-term targets plunging to $2-10 million per launch as reusability matures.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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Oil prices are plunging, with WTI crude down more than 17% to $93 a barrel.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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That took share from price as sellers’ top concern, falling from nearly half of agents ranking it first to 39%.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Temperatures are expected to warm near 80 degrees on Monday, before dipping to the upper 60s on Tuesday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Artistic geniuses will continue dipping their toes in AI and fans shouldn’t expect easy answers.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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Adell had just stolen a home run, tumbling over the waist-high wall near the right-field foul pole, which frames the left side of the photo.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Derek Hill singled and scored on Meidroth's double, a liner to left that landed in front of a tumbling Ward.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Antarctic sea ice is declining at record rates, according to climate scientists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new listings, published Wednesday by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, cite factors such as warming ocean waters, melting sea ice and declining availability of food to sustain such species.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after dropping his ailing bid for reelection, Adams embarked on a four-day trip to Albania, meeting with the country’s Prime Minister Edi Rama and members of his Cabinet, along with local business leaders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In addition, a helicopter shot in the teaser sweeps low over Oyster Bay, dropping Miranda and Andy at a sprawling waterfront compound that eagle-eyed viewers—or real estate insiders—may recognize as the former estate of Billy Joel.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Oil prices are plunging, with Brent and WTI sinking below $100 a barrel.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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To escape a sinking car, the agency advises drivers to stay calm, unbuckle seat belts, roll down or break a window, and get out before the car fills with water.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Limited inventory intensified competition among buyers, with home listings plummeting 28% compared with a year earlier and properties selling for 23% above the asking price.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Church attendance is plummeting across America and churches are closing.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diving. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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