deep dive
noun
plural deep dives
: an exhaustive investigation, study, or analysis of a question or topic
Researchers … have taken a deep dive into the seismic activity that has shaken the Permian Basin in recent years.—
Midland (Texas) Reporter-Telegram
Midland (Texas) Reporter-TelegramAfter discovering that his late father was a war hero, a son takes a deep dive into World War II and the terrors of the Nazi regime.—Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus ReviewsWhat begins as a deep dive into the business practices of multilevel marketing and direct sales companies … becomes something larger, and even more rage-inducing: a story about the enviable perks of being rich and well connected in America.—Pete Keeley
Pete KeeleyYet a deep dive into the far reaches of Instagram reveals that a golden age of tattoos has arrived …—Monica Kim
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For a deeper dive on the 19-year-old, check out Seb Stafford-Bloor’s latest Bundesliga briefing for The Athletic.
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The Oscar-winning documentary director and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon bandleader is doing a deep dive on grief.
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Jack Bantock, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
The special takes a deep dive into every stage of Van Dyke’s career, with insight from the man himself.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
The Oscar-winning documentary director and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon bandleader is doing a deep dive on grief.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The popular sports journalist and YouTuber has been conducting deep dives into nationally interesting esoterica for several years, via Secret Base.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deep dive
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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