nose-diving

verb

present participle of nose-dive
as in plunging
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 Synonyms for nose-diving
  1. plunging
  2. falling
  3. tumbling
  4. declining
  5. dipping
  6. plummeting
  7. dropping
  8. sinking
Verb
  • Zendaya embraced her ethereal character by wearing a custom ivory Jacquemus draped gown with a simple halter neck and low-plunging back for a photo call in London.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
  • London designer Talia Byre bridged the gap between both silhouettes with her extra-large, striped polo shirt-dress with its plunging v-neck.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Definition of plunging
Verb
  • The skyscraper has been the subject of multiple complaints, including allegations of falling debris and unsafe conditions, records show.
    — Kelly McCleary, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • After receiving a report of bricks falling from the 37-story building, fire officials said two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors, while floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors.
    — Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of falling
Verb
  • Earlier this week, Sandy took an unexpected fledge after losing her balance and tumbling down the nest tree.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • On July 9, 2025, people at Camp Wildcraft reported hearing a loud crack before the massive branch, estimated to weigh several hundred pounds, came tumbling down, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Lt.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of tumbling
Verb
  • There has been a lot of hand-wringing about the declining population of Los Angeles County, which lost 54,000 people from July 2024 to July 2025, the biggest numeric population drop in the nation during that period, by far.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • For years now, Olathe Schools has talked about its problem of declining enrollment.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of declining
Verb
  • However, with temps dipping after sunset (and air conditioners constantly blasting indoors), a lightweight sweater is bound to come in handy.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 7 July 2026
  • Clean and disinfect your pruning shears between working on each plant by dipping them into a dilute 10% solution of chlorine bleach water or rubbing alcohol.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of dipping
Verb
  • The incentives ended in September, and EV sales spiked to roughly 10% of all vehicles sold that month before plummeting later in the year.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • Ever wonder how actors recreate a cargo plane plummeting to the ground?
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of plummeting
Verb
  • After an initial flurry, Yanez expertly countered, dropping the former champion with precise right hands.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • As the pass map below shows, Oyarzabal concentrated more on linking play, frequently dropping deeper than wide attackers Lamine Yamal and Alex Baena.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of dropping
Verb
  • This sinking moment is the reason to perform an inventory check before heading to the store or buying items online.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026
  • While the crown prince managed to free himself from the dragon before sinking, Triarchy crossbowmen peppered him from a nearby ship, and both dragon and rider perished.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of sinking
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“Nose-diving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nose-diving. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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