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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
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
There are some new add-ons coming for the Mission, including a photo handgrip with a shutter button, and a dive housing that's rated for about 196 feet (60 meters).
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Michael stars Colman Domingo and Nia Long, who play MJ’s parents Joe and Katherine Jackson, recently explained why the movie doesn’t dive into the accusations that started in 1993.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Here's a dive into the city's gridiron history.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
There are some new add-ons coming for the Mission, including a photo handgrip with a shutter button, and a dive housing that's rated for about 196 feet (60 meters).
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Through their Coral Conservation Course, developed in partnership with PADI and Dive Butler International, guests can dive deeper into reef protection, contributing to citizen science and marine stewardship.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Michael stars Colman Domingo and Nia Long, who play MJ’s parents Joe and Katherine Jackson, recently explained why the movie doesn’t dive into the accusations that started in 1993.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
Noun
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For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Plus, a rooftop with a plunge pool and loungers, which is a joy in the summer heat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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After a tough 2025 that saw revenue drop and its Woodspin joint venture with Suzano fall apart, the Finnish fiber maker has spent the past year regrouping.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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With Leeds not playing in the league last weekend, and three of the other at-risk teams winning, Opta’s supercomputer has stayed strong on the current projections for those who are most likely to face the drop.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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His portfolio fell 44% in the dot-com crash, and sustained a 40% loss in 2008.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lee then came up to the plate and fell behind in the count 1-2.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Rejoice, campers, Adamson’s, said to be the only South Bay restaurant devoted to the culinary bliss that is the French dip sandwich, has just opened a new location.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The setup ranges from a bathtub heaped with ice cubes to a quick dip in a frigid lake or ocean.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The only injuries were likely sustained by guests and banquet staff tumbling over one another to hide under tables.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Red Sox could also call a few other clubs who have tumbled down the standings.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Just as significantly, the group broke down racial barriers in the 1960s, when the sight of three young women of Puerto Rican and Black descent singing pop music on television and opening concerts for the Beatles was a rarity.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Gonzalez is of Cuban descent, bald, with a brown beard and mustache.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bovino, who led much of the immigration enforcement operation in Chicago and the suburbs, as well as in Minnesota before retiring this year amid criticism, declined to appear before the commission.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Salt Lake County district attorney’s office and the Draper City prosecutor both declined to file charges against Paul in April, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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