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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All of that might sound a little dense, but McKenzie’s fast and informative account of his deep dive into a blurry subject turns out to be one of the most entertaining, and yes, enlightening documentaries of the year.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Actor and host Terry Crews‘ next project will be for YouTube, with a series called Crews Control that will take a deep dive into the world of motorsports, with a heavy emphasis on the Cadillac Formula 1 team.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Here's a deeper dive into the poll and where Texas is in its election process.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The return of Prime Video’s The Night Manager with its star Tom Hiddleston and new cast is another highlight worthy of a deep dive.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Actor and host Terry Crews‘ next project will be for YouTube, with a series called Crews Control that will take a deep dive into the world of motorsports, with a heavy emphasis on the Cadillac Formula 1 team.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Here's a deeper dive into the poll and where Texas is in its election process.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The return of Prime Video’s The Night Manager with its star Tom Hiddleston and new cast is another highlight worthy of a deep dive.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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