as in drops
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 plunges
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 nosedives
Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
That's when the longtime friends with search backgrounds began pondering how AI had changed the search industry, as publishers today are forced to compete with AI outputs referencing their own content as search traffic nosedives.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
In the six-member crew, Henken is the flight controller, managing the ride height of the boat above the water, aiming to avoid any costly nosedives or crashes.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
After Beijing announces that major Taiwan ports have been mined, sea traffic to Taiwan nosedives as shipping insurance rates soar.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
That's when the longtime friends with search backgrounds began pondering how AI had changed the search industry, as publishers today are forced to compete with AI outputs referencing their own content as search traffic nosedives.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
In the six-member crew, Henken is the flight controller, managing the ride height of the boat above the water, aiming to avoid any costly nosedives or crashes.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosedives
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Retailers face challenges from SNAP cuts and consumer fatigue, needing to demonstrate value as price drops will be delayed for months.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Mix a few drops of mild dish soap into a bucket of warm water.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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In six parts, The American Revolution, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, plunges us into the momentous war that led to the nation’s founding.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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At times comical, each of these stories swerves and plunges deep into dark truths of human nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Tap the team there for everything from aesthetics to dentistry, while taking regular dips in the enormous indoor pool or guided hikes through the hills of the Black Forest.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Beans can be added to salads and wraps, made into dips, or eaten on their own.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
Verb
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If the measure falls short, any registered voter could request and pay for a recount after the results are certified.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The military procession continues to serve as the official birthday for the reigning sovereign, regardless of when their actual birthday falls.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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One of the most influential explanations for why desire thrives (or declines) over time comes from self-expansion theory, developed by psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron, which argues that humans are motivated to grow, learn and broaden their sense of self throughout life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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While the team also examined muscle samples from younger and older men and found similar declines in NOX4, additional research is needed to better understand the protein's role in human aging.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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At only 20 feet high, Abrams Falls’ stature isn’t its most impressive quality; however, the sheer force of water that tumbles down it is an experience to enjoy with several senses—certainly sight, but also sound and feel too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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The film, which is set to bow in Un Certain Regard on May 21, tumbles through tones, swerving through pitch-black humor, empathy, fury and larger-than-life moments.—
William Earl,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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As the temperatures climb higher and higher, our desire to cook often plummets in the opposite direction.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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But conditions in the global oil market are set to worsen in the next few weeks, Morgan Stanley analysts warned, as the rate of releases from global strategic reserves plummets to less than a third of current levels.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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“Nosedives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosedives. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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