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
Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This comes in contrast to seven years prior, back in 2018, when Trump who pulled the U.S. out of the original 2015 nuclear deal, triggering a nosedive in American-Iranian relations.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Where season three is a promising new beginning that takes a nosedive into self-sabotage, season four has the pleasure and the challenge of pulling everyone out of the hole.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Tesla stock took a nosedive along with his personal wealth and popularity.
—Matthew Purdy, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Just prior to Trudeau’s exit, the Liberal Party was expected to take a nosedive in the federal election against Poiliervre’s Conservative Party – but Trump appears to have changed all that.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This comes in contrast to seven years prior, back in 2018, when Trump who pulled the U.S. out of the original 2015 nuclear deal, triggering a nosedive in American-Iranian relations.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Where season three is a promising new beginning that takes a nosedive into self-sabotage, season four has the pleasure and the challenge of pulling everyone out of the hole.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Tesla stock took a nosedive along with his personal wealth and popularity.
—Matthew Purdy, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosedive
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The sharpest drop comes from YouGov/CBS News polling conducted between July 16 and 18, which shows Trump's approval at just 42 percent, with 58 percent disapproving—a net rating of minus 16.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The local decline in veteran homelessness is part of a record-breaking drop across the U.S. since 2010, when the federal government began a focused effort to end homelessness among veterans.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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The Israeli military campaign against Hamas in Gaza has since killed more than 58,000 Palestinians, according to health officials, displaced almost the entire population and plunged the enclave into a humanitarian crisis.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Khloé Kardashian is spotted wearing a brown outfit with a plunging neckline and a chunky silver necklace while enjoying dinner in Malibu with Kris Jenner (not pictured).—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The collection moved just over 15,800 equivalent units in the latest span (per Luminate), a dip from 16,000 the week prior.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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While national sentiment shows little movement in overall job performance, new polling reveals a significant dip in public support for the president's handling of immigration, a core issue of his second-term agenda.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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At the same time, property tax bills could fall as a result of lower property values—at least in the short-term.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The Northern Territory has previously experienced cases of falling trees causing death, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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These adjustment to scheduling, along with staffing changes and dining revenue declines, are impacting not just Jack Fry's, but the entire Louisville restaurant economy.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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The sales drop was led primarily by a 9% fall in North America and declines in Europe and Asia-Pacific.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Still, the episode sent stock prices tumbling and bond yields climbing, until Trump’s disavowal restored calm to the markets.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 July 2025
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One option could be to 'tumble' the regolith, turning it over repeatedly so that the heat is more evenly applied, but this slows the extraction of water and increases the mechanical complexity of the process.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 July 2025
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With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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His father, Peter Harris, is bi-racial and Jewish, and his mother, Virginia Heikkinen, is of Finnish descent.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
18 July 2025
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During the inflation spike of 2022, the stock plummeted by 64.3% from $111.64 to $39.89, significantly outpacing the S&P 500's 25.4% drop.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Test scores plummeted in Tennessee and nationwide, and worries over learning loss compounded as the pandemic dragged on.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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“Nosedive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosedive. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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