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
Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
And the center has experienced a nosedive in yearly subscriptions.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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
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Elon Musk is back in form at Tesla and championing the Cybertruck, which has taken a nosedive in deliveries.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
And the center has experienced a nosedive in yearly subscriptions.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosedive
Noun
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Try enjoying your favorite tea variety—such as black, jasmine, or green tea—with a few drops of honey for a bit of sweetness.—
Samantha Lauriello,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rates in murder and non-negligent manslaughter saw the biggest drop among the four categories, and is the lowest rate in nine years.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tip: Don't plunge too hard, as that can create large air bubbles, which will make the milk taste grainy.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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The yield on the two-year Treasury, which is more sensitive to Fed rates, plunged almost 27 basis points.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During the getaway on Monday, July 28, David took a dip in the refreshing water and later soaked up some sun.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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The dip in ready-to-wear and silks growth is largely tied to fewer accessories purchases, not core runway pieces.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Then the tarp came out as rain that had been falling around Bristol much of Saturday turned heavy and delayed the start.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Pair them with billowy blouses to close out the summer, then whip out your favorite chunky knit sweaters come fall for a stylish, boho look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Disney’s entertainment division had revenue of $10.7 billion, up 1 percent, and operating income of $1 billion, down 15 percent, due to declines in the linear TV networks, offset by the growth in streaming and some improvements in content licensing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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The decline comes as the measles outbreak continues to grow, sickening more people than at any time since it was declared eliminated.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The stones were tumbled in the riverbed, and the rough edges were nice and smooth.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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This week, the S & P 500 lost about 2.4%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite tumbled 2.2%.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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Lopez, 64, has consistently voiced outrage over the controversial raids, and previously called on the MLB team to voice their support for immigrants and people of Latino descent within their community.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Born Thea Trinidad, Vega is from New York City and is of Puerto Rican descent.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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Likewise, the Tigers plummeted to a wild-card berth before getting hot in the playoffs — just as Casey rebounded with a .432/.462/.736 line in the postseason.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Whirlpool shares plummeted more than 16% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the company on Monday reported disappointing second-quarter results .—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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“Nosedive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosedive. Accessed 12 Aug. 2025.
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