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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
Allen caught it while diving to his right, away from Moss.
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
The City Council will have a chance to offer amendments to the mayor’s proposal in the coming weeks after diving into the details during budget hearings.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Only a few had made their way onto the stage before diving back into the crowd.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
The Hill’s Emily Brooks published an extra edition of her newsletter The Movement in the wake of Kirk’s death, diving into how his assassination is a turning point for the conservative movement.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
As the summer winds down and days begin growing shorter, there's no better time to curl up with a good book—and this September, the shelves are stacked with fresh stories worth diving into.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Now, critics say, Southwest risks diving back into the same controversy.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The video then cuts to male tourists diving into scenic lakes and walking through waterfalls, and even holding M4 rifles that are revealed to be replicas.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2025
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
The City Council will have a chance to offer amendments to the mayor’s proposal in the coming weeks after diving into the details during budget hearings.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Only a few had made their way onto the stage before diving back into the crowd.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
The Hill’s Emily Brooks published an extra edition of her newsletter The Movement in the wake of Kirk’s death, diving into how his assassination is a turning point for the conservative movement.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
As the summer winds down and days begin growing shorter, there's no better time to curl up with a good book—and this September, the shelves are stacked with fresh stories worth diving into.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Now, critics say, Southwest risks diving back into the same controversy.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The video then cuts to male tourists diving into scenic lakes and walking through waterfalls, and even holding M4 rifles that are revealed to be replicas.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diving
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The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey report for August, which was released on Tuesday, showed that construction job openings were nearly halved, plunging by 115,000 roles — the second-largest drop on record.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Madonna opted for a black satin look with a plunging neckline that showed off a hint of cleavage, while Lourdes also went for a plunging scoop neck dress that showed off her tattoos.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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With less money being invested by record labels into touring, that has created a top-heavy artist hierarchy, with the rich getting richer and the poor and middle class falling by the wayside.—
Roy Trakin,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The group acknowledged a need to modernize the government's data gathering processes, which have been hampered by falling survey response rates.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Illini were early adopters dipping in the international pool to go buy players rather than going heavy in the transfer portal.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The series is well-regarded by critics, who correctly hail it as a good starting point for little ones just now dipping their toes into Star Wars.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Federal funds allowed many schools to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite tumbling enrollment numbers.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
29 Sep. 2025
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An unnamed climber lost control while glissading down another route, Avalanche Gulch, tumbling several hundred feet down the mountain.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
25 Sep. 2025
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Schools are facing mounting challenges — from funding pressures to declining enrollment and stagnant student achievement.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Low midsingle-digit gains are anticipated due to rising prices from tariffs and inflation, declining consumer confidence, economic uncertainties and potential stockouts.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Federal officials started only 14 lawsuits over the period, dropping below the lows during the Biden administration, the story stated.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Heat advisories may expand north by midweek, and overnight lows will remain unusually warm, barely dropping below the 70s.—
Brandi D. Addison,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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And while the network certainly won’t be alone in that slowly sinking boat, the upshot is hard to ignore.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Think about the feeling of your body sinking into a beach chair, the sand warming your toes, and a breeze keeping you comfortable under the heat of the sun.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Still, the new parlays sent shock waves throughout the sports betting industry, with DraftKings and FanDuel parent Flutter stocks plummeting the following day.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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An ‘unbelievable’ ascent with challenges ahead Kohli’s path to owning his one-time employer started with plummeting sales at Friendly’s during the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Diving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diving. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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