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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
stock prices took a long, steady dive
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as in to fall
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
sales figures for existing homes dived dramatically when mortgage rates skyrocketed
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Recent Examples of dive
Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
Utah Crater in Midway, Utah Paddleboard yoga classes, a relaxing swim, even a scuba dive are available at Utah Crater.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
Or dive deep beneath the surface of the lake, exploring the eerie wrecks of the 525-foot steel freighter the Emperor or the 328-foot Glenlyon—haunting reminders of Lake Superior’s power.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
From November 2024, the Explorer will expand its itinerary beyond Palau's iconic Rock Islands to include the northern reaches of Babeldaob, the country’s largest island, opening up new dive sites and adding cultural excursions for guests.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
Utah Crater in Midway, Utah Paddleboard yoga classes, a relaxing swim, even a scuba dive are available at Utah Crater.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
The ladies dive into ranch life with horseback riding, lassoing, double dutch, and a visit to the petting zoo.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
Or dive deep beneath the surface of the lake, exploring the eerie wrecks of the 525-foot steel freighter the Emperor or the 328-foot Glenlyon—haunting reminders of Lake Superior’s power.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Real Estate Production Network Sunset views from the plunge pool.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Each residence has private plunge pools and sweeping curved terraces.Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Pinecone Drop is one of Arizona's many variations on the traditional ball drop to ring in the new year; Prescott drops a boot and Yuma used to drop a head of lettuce.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Equipped with a countdown, special toast and balloon drop, this is your last chance to see Crockett ahead of his 2025 hype.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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During Hurricane Milton, 30 water mains in St. Petersburg, Florida, broke, mainly due to falling trees.Micheline Maynard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cover plants with burlap, blankets, or horticultural fleece if temperatures are predicted to fall below -10°F.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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Volunteering is on the rise across the country after COVID-era dips, a new AmeriCorps report finds.Andrew King, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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There are slight dips in the frame rate when graphically heavy effects are activated, but otherwise, the game maintains its 120fps target output well.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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The announcement, made Wednesday, sent the retailer's shares tumbling by 10 percent in pre-market trading.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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That news sent shares tumbling 6.2 percent in morning trading, following the release.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Between 5,000 and 8,000 men of African descent fought in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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The results are also limited by the population studied, which is primarily of European descent, said Dr. Robert Eckel, professor emeritus of medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz medical campus and former president of the American Heart Association.Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Krager declined to specify the nature or severity of the injury at the time.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
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At 36 years of age and with his play declining, was Wilson’s career over?Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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