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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
Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
The researchers solved this problem by conducting simulated dives, during which participants held their breath while submerging their faces in cold water.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Court records show Osorio-Ortiz was arrested in August after his girlfriend’s brother told police Osorio-Ortiz drove a car toward him at his home on Anthony Drive in Kissimmee, forcing him to dive out of the way, according to his arrest warrant from that incident.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
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Noun
What Netanyahu describes as impending victory is a dive into the morass.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
The researchers solved this problem by conducting simulated dives, during which participants held their breath while submerging their faces in cold water.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Verb
By the early 2000s, detectives were diving into cold cases, but the trace evidence from the Rasmussen slaying had mysteriously vanished from the coroner’s office.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Court records show Osorio-Ortiz was arrested in August after his girlfriend’s brother told police Osorio-Ortiz drove a car toward him at his home on Anthony Drive in Kissimmee, forcing him to dive out of the way, according to his arrest warrant from that incident.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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Rosewood Mandarina Each of the Rosewood Mandarina’s chic and spacious 134 guest rooms has an outdoor area with a private plunge pool and loungers.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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For the ultimate pool day in Dubai, reserve a floating bed, sun lounger or cabana with a plunge pool, or indulge in a luxurious pool villa.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Rub it with a few drops of oil before putting it away to maintain the nonstick seasoning long term.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Except for a drop last year to 495 people, deaths of homeless people have risen steadily for at least a decade.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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More: Stocks fall, Dow down 800 points as bonds tank amid tax debate.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Long-term Treasuries fell further Thursday; and yields, which trade in opposite direction to prices, continued to surge.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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The weekend’s total box office revenue reached $23.9 million, a dip from the previous frame, which was 23.9 million.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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Newfound Gap Use this dip in the mountain ridge to take in the surrounding scenery.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Tax bill smashes solar stocks Solar stocks tumbled after the version of the tax bill the House passed Wednesday night was worse than expected.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The scene of you tumbling across the lawn in a wet suit is incredible.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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Sam Morelos On Their Filipino Heritage And All The Philippine Elements In Summer Of 69 Like Morelos, Abby Flores is of Filipino descent, but the character wasn’t originally written that way in the script.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Afrikaners are White South Africans of Dutch descent who have lived in South Africa for four centuries.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
21 May 2025
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Citigroup, Bank of America and Wells Fargo declined to comment on the WSJ report.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The State Department declined to comment on the pope’s status.—
Russ Bynum,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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