as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
the pilot struggled to pull his plane out of a nosedive
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as in to plunge
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
prices on just about everything nose-dived right after the holidays
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Recent Examples of nosedive
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
In depositions, Tatiana Pino said her health began to take a mysterious nosedive in 2019 that baffled doctors.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
The Wall Street firm’s change of heart comes in the middle of a steep market nosedive.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
However, Anthony's mental health took a nosedive during the pandemic.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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Trump touts stock market jump after major drop Trump touted the stock market jump that followed his announcement on the tariffs pause, though his administration's moves spurred it into a four-day nosedive.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
In depositions, Tatiana Pino said her health began to take a mysterious nosedive in 2019 that baffled doctors.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
The Wall Street firm’s change of heart comes in the middle of a steep market nosedive.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
However, Anthony's mental health took a nosedive during the pandemic.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosedive
Noun
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According to a Gartner report, companies today are using just 33% of their martech stack capabilities—a startling drop from 58% a few years ago.—
Richard Jones,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Type: Sneaker | Heel drop: 8mm | Shoe weight: 8.8 oz.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Losses were seen in BYD Company which plunged 4.03%, Meituan which dropped 1.02%, Xpeng which fell 3.46% and Baidu which was down 0.29%. Elsewhere, gains were seen in Tencent which edged up 0.17%, Xiaomi which increased 0.73% , SenseTime which added 2.11% and JD.com which advanced 2.91%.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
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Divorce Is Often Deferred, Not Prevented When the economy plunges, so does the financial feasibility of divorce.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But immediately after that, a dip in Yahoo stock led its leader at the time, Terry Semel, to ask for a price adjustment.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The recent dip in crude prices, largely driven by temporary market jitters over President Donald Trump’s America First trade strategy, has energy analysts wringing their hands.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Rising bond yields Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds typically fall – and their prices rise - as investors flee stocks for the safe haven of Treasuries during economic slowdowns.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, falls and the war is effectively over.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
28 Apr. 2025
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But its sales in the Greater China region, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, fell slightly to $16 billion, about a 2% decline from the previous year.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Trump blames Biden for 0.3% decline in GDP 02:44 The U.S. economy contracted in the first three months of the year.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
1 May 2025
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Spotify shares tumbled after its Q1 numbers and 2025 forecasts with the stock down a hefty 9% mid-morning.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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That energy focus has been weighing on GGN, since oil has been tumbling with stocks as of late.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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It’s been a stunning descent for Combs, who became a billionaire after building a business empire that encompassed a record label and media properties, a clothing line, restaurants and liquor brands.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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Goldstein launched The Second Best Night of Your Life tour in 2023, now a 63-minute descent into his mind available for home viewing.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Chinese freight ship bookings have also plummeted in recent weeks, suggesting downward pressure on China’s export sector, an engine of the country’s economic growth.—
Ryan Hass,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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Tourism has plummeted as international anger over tariffs and fear over immigration crackdowns makes the country a less and less attractive place to go.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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