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as in plunges
an act or instance of diving
the penguin took a dive off of the ice sheet
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as in drops
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 falls
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 dives
Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This latest project dives deep into the world of romance scams, revealing how fraudsters prey on the vulnerable, manipulate trust, and exploit romance to steal fortunes.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Together, the group dives into everything from Travis Kelce's slap incident to bold predictions for Monday Night Football.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Each episode, hosted by police lieutenant Sandra Brown, dives deep into a new mystery, for a total of six tales.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The documentary dives deep into a real-life cyberbullying case that shook the small town of Beal City, Michigan, in 2020, when teenagers Lauryn Licari and her then-boyfriend Owen began receiving threatening text messages from an unknown number.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Though no Fort Worth dives made the list, local residents do have a handful of their favorite dive bars that are sprinkled around the city.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
The National Geographic series dives into footage and narratives from officials leading the disaster response at the time, revealing incompetencies and false information from the media that cost locals their lives.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pools dives into the chaotic life of Kennedy, a rebellious college student who has one day to get her life together or face expulsion.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
While its emerald waters, manta ray dives, and powdery beaches get most of the glory, the island’s food scene alone warrants the journey.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
This latest project dives deep into the world of romance scams, revealing how fraudsters prey on the vulnerable, manipulate trust, and exploit romance to steal fortunes.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Together, the group dives into everything from Travis Kelce's slap incident to bold predictions for Monday Night Football.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Each episode, hosted by police lieutenant Sandra Brown, dives deep into a new mystery, for a total of six tales.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The documentary dives deep into a real-life cyberbullying case that shook the small town of Beal City, Michigan, in 2020, when teenagers Lauryn Licari and her then-boyfriend Owen began receiving threatening text messages from an unknown number.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Though no Fort Worth dives made the list, local residents do have a handful of their favorite dive bars that are sprinkled around the city.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
The National Geographic series dives into footage and narratives from officials leading the disaster response at the time, revealing incompetencies and false information from the media that cost locals their lives.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pools dives into the chaotic life of Kennedy, a rebellious college student who has one day to get her life together or face expulsion.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
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From Moon Milk to magnesium, steam rooms to cold plunges—how 250 days on the road traveler Daniel Scheffler’s rituals turn jet lag into renewal and offers a solid way to recover.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some homes have golf simulators, saunas, theater rooms, and cold plunges.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to Champo, apply three to four drops onto the fingertips and massage where needed.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Still, big gains can be followed by sharp reversals—so how has FFIV behaved after prior drops?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some common examples include push-ups, bench presses, chest presses and dips.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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An adjacent storefront will eventually be stocked with wine, home goods and take-home versions of their dishes, such as pimento cheese and smoked catfish dips.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Múlafossur Waterfall tumbles into the Atlantic below—its roar softened by Northern Fulmars wheeling overhead.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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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,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This three-day program moves on to teaching more advanced techniques, like left-foot braking, handling ascents and descents, and weight transfer.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Human sequences depicted various runs and also ascents, descents, lifts, throws, wrestling, dances, a child crawling, and a woman pouring a bucket of water over another woman.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 May 2019
Verb
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Bonnie Treichel, an attorney who specializes in ERISA, expects more firms to seize on private assets as the number of public companies declines and the private market grows.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Then the real value of dollars, meaning their purchasing power, declines.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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