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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
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
The beach club features oversized doors that fold down to the water and provide easy access to the water toys, exercise equipment and dive gear.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
The animals — which can weigh up to 45 tons — dive up to 2,000 feet deep to hunt squid, sharks and other deep sea dwellers.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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Noun
He’s got a great girl (Kravitz), tends bar at a New York dive, and his favorite team is making an underdog run at the pennant.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
The beach club features oversized doors that fold down to the water and provide easy access to the water toys, exercise equipment and dive gear.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Verb
These people are diving in anyway May 28, 2025
Hollywood is grappling with the implications of generative artificial intelligence, which studios believe could save money and time, but also comes with downsides.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
The animals — which can weigh up to 45 tons — dive up to 2,000 feet deep to hunt squid, sharks and other deep sea dwellers.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 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
Verb
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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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An injured climber was rescued after falling 30 feet down a California rock formation, officials say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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Mainland investors bought today’s dip with a healthy $1.2 billion worth of net buying via Southbound Stock Connect.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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There’s also a question about whether Betts’ focus on shortstop has started to have an impact on his bat, with the 32-year-old hitting just .254 on the season while suffering incremental dips in his underlying contact metrics.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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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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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
Noun
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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
Verb
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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 4 Jun. 2025.
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