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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
Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
The sequel dives further into the curse as a new generation of Owens women discovers the secret of their family history.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
At one point, the teen dives to the ground to make a sweet save.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
To recast a three-quarter-length body as a pyramid, a favorite Renaissance shape, Raphael repeatedly files down the shoulder blades and turns their supporting muscle into a long sloping line, which dives from neck to arm.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
After a crushing breakup, Lucy moves back in with her eccentric single dad and dives into bad dates, false starts, and growing pains.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Starring Steven Yeun as Danny Cho and Ali Wong as Amy Lau, the show dives deep into the lives of two characters whose brief encounter in a parking lot turns into a fight that consumes both their lives.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Wisconsin forward Ryan Botterill (21) dives to attempt a shot on Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks (31) in the second period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Las Vegas.
—Mark Anderson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
Most Influential Companies issue that dives deeper into 20 sectors to look at the companies shaping their industries.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
The sequel dives further into the curse as a new generation of Owens women discovers the secret of their family history.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
At one point, the teen dives to the ground to make a sweet save.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
To recast a three-quarter-length body as a pyramid, a favorite Renaissance shape, Raphael repeatedly files down the shoulder blades and turns their supporting muscle into a long sloping line, which dives from neck to arm.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
After a crushing breakup, Lucy moves back in with her eccentric single dad and dives into bad dates, false starts, and growing pains.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Starring Steven Yeun as Danny Cho and Ali Wong as Amy Lau, the show dives deep into the lives of two characters whose brief encounter in a parking lot turns into a fight that consumes both their lives.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Wisconsin forward Ryan Botterill (21) dives to attempt a shot on Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks (31) in the second period of the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four men's college hockey tournament Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Las Vegas.
—Mark Anderson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
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Ellen Pompeo takes a chillier approach, always looking for hotels with cold plunges.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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Other everyday situations — from Ubers to trains to even cold plunges — require similar adjustments, often forcing him to contort his body just to fit.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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When online is treated as a distribution channel rather than a learning system, persistence drops, and skepticism rises.—
Ian Gibson,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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When cleaning homes with lingering pet odors, Parekh recommends applying a few drops of enzyme cleaner to the pad rather than relying solely on the Swiffer solution.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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Lawrence, though, is widely regarded as a top-five player at his position, whereas Greenard falls around 15th among edge rushers in most meaningful metrics.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 44% theory Steve Dittmore admits that his research interest, the relationship of athletics and enrollment at small colleges, falls pretty far outside of the mainstream, even in the already-niche world of sports and higher ed.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
24 Apr. 2026
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MicroStockHub/Getty Images The mortgage rate dips that may have seemed like brief but temporary reprieves just a few weeks ago are starting to look more like a trend.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Oven mitts or snow gloves may have been used to prevent you from inadvertently clawing your skin off, while dips in oatmeal may have offered some temporary relief.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The flagellar bundle falls apart, and the cell tumbles.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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This setting uses more water and tumbles linens gently to keep them from getting twisted.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Vastnaut One includes motors positioned at the knees that help absorb impact as the foot lands, reducing the stress that typically builds up over long descents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Plan for dense fog, heavy dew on grassy, sock-soaking paths, and take it easy on eroded descents.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Bears are looking for tax breaks and incentives, but all that will do the Bears no good if part of their fan support declines.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The lottery will also assign waitlist positions to the remaining students in tier 2 and below if a student declines the funding.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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As the two riders swing in a circle, the ride's cable snaps and the capsule plummets toward the ground.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Venus plummets out of the evening sky in the next few weeks.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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