as in drop
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 to plunge
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 nosedive
Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This comes in contrast to seven years prior, back in 2018, when Trump who pulled the U.S. out of the original 2015 nuclear deal, triggering a nosedive in American-Iranian relations.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Where season three is a promising new beginning that takes a nosedive into self-sabotage, season four has the pleasure and the challenge of pulling everyone out of the hole.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Tesla stock took a nosedive along with his personal wealth and popularity.
—Matthew Purdy, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Just prior to Trudeau’s exit, the Liberal Party was expected to take a nosedive in the federal election against Poiliervre’s Conservative Party – but Trump appears to have changed all that.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This comes in contrast to seven years prior, back in 2018, when Trump who pulled the U.S. out of the original 2015 nuclear deal, triggering a nosedive in American-Iranian relations.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Where season three is a promising new beginning that takes a nosedive into self-sabotage, season four has the pleasure and the challenge of pulling everyone out of the hole.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Tesla stock took a nosedive along with his personal wealth and popularity.
—Matthew Purdy, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosedive
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The sharpest drop comes from YouGov/CBS News polling conducted between July 16 and 18, which shows Trump's approval at just 42 percent, with 58 percent disapproving—a net rating of minus 16.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The local decline in veteran homelessness is part of a record-breaking drop across the U.S. since 2010, when the federal government began a focused effort to end homelessness among veterans.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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The yield on the two-year Treasury, which is more sensitive to Fed rates, plunged almost 27 basis points.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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In the second quarter, as tariffs took effect, imports plunged and companies sold off their inventories.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Participants will use dip and seine nets for hands-on discovery.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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The dip in ready-to-wear and silks growth is largely tied to fewer accessories purchases, not core runway pieces.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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Pair them with billowy blouses to close out the summer, then whip out your favorite chunky knit sweaters come fall for a stylish, boho look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Then the tarp came out as rain that had been falling around Bristol much of Saturday turned heavy and delayed the start.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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These adjustment to scheduling, along with staffing changes and dining revenue declines, are impacting not just Jack Fry's, but the entire Louisville restaurant economy.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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The world’s wealthiest nations are moving away from it, but the momentum in Asia and the Global South is more than enough to offset those declines.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The stones were tumbled in the riverbed, and the rough edges were nice and smooth.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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This week, the S & P 500 lost about 2.4%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite tumbled 2.2%.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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Lopez, 64, has consistently voiced outrage over the controversial raids, and previously called on the MLB team to voice their support for immigrants and people of Latino descent within their community.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The singer, the first artist of Chilean descent to sign with Sony Music Latin, made her mark by nabbing a pair of platinum singles and a Latin Grammy nomination for best new artist.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Whirlpool shares plummeted more than 16% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the company on Monday reported disappointing second-quarter results .—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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Likewise, the Tigers plummeted to a wild-card berth before getting hot in the playoffs — just as Casey rebounded with a .432/.462/.736 line in the postseason.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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“Nosedive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosedive. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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