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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
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
During one of their dives, researchers noticed an unfamiliar-looking sea cucumber resting on the seafloor about 3.5 miles deep, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
And Mariners fans can dive into a Seattle Dog with cream cheese and sauteed onions on a pretzel bun.
—Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Following an extensive search by an Italian dive team, the remains of a young woman were recovered in Lake Como, Italy, early yesterday morning.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
During one of their dives, researchers noticed an unfamiliar-looking sea cucumber resting on the seafloor about 3.5 miles deep, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
This is an excellent time to dive deep into a subject that once fascinated you, whether through a course or an inspiring conversation — circle back!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
And Mariners fans can dive into a Seattle Dog with cream cheese and sauteed onions on a pretzel bun.
—Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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That was a stunning 70% plunge from the hotel’s prior value.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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People swear by the health benefits of cold-water immersion—polar plunges, cold showers, and ice baths—but a new study found that the science is inconclusive.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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Cook said an outcome without a major safety incident will be critical for businesses like his own that saw traffic drop following the New Year’s Day attack.—
Mark Guarino,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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What To Know This drop comes after a period of remarkable growth, during which his net worth soared from $262 billion before the 2024 election to a peak of $486 billion on December 18, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index—an astonishing increase of $224 billion.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Good news for green energy The cost of a utility-scale solar panels has fallen 82% since 2010, according to the the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Miami won the Supporters Shield last season after the best regular season record in MLS history, but the team fell short in the playoffs, losing in the first round to Atlanta United.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
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Its percentage rebounded in 2023 after a dip below 50% the previous year, per the Free Press.—
Joe Guillen,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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This would explain why researchers did not see a dip in hours logged on phones of students who attend schools where devices are banned.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2025
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Tesla , whose Full Self-Driving has yet to get China’s approval, saw its shares tumble on Tuesday following the news of BYD’s driver-assist rollout.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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Corbiere slipped and then tumbled over the edge and down into a ravine.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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He’s started the descent and there is no going back.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The man, who is believed to be of Asian descent, is now considered a person of interest in the case.—
Laura Barcella,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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And yet the United States needs immigrants to offset the declining birth rate in this country.—
Brad Wolf,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Lower morale: Motivation declines when workers feel like their efforts don’t lead to meaningful progress.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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