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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
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The license plate was also found in the dive, police said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
This transit invites us to broaden our perspectives, think outside the box, and dive into new adventures that expand our personal and professional lives.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
According to its official website, the submarine dives reach depths of 25 meters (82 feet), and tours can last up to three hours, offering tourists a lengthy view of marine life and coral reefs.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The license plate was also found in the dive, police said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Gators forward Alex Condon was the first to dive on the loose ball and the final horn sounded before either team could gain control, cementing Florida’s third-ever national championship, and first since 2007.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
This transit invites us to broaden our perspectives, think outside the box, and dive into new adventures that expand our personal and professional lives.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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Sure, thanks to the historic tariffs President Donald Trump imposed from the White House Wednesday, things sure look bleak for consumers — Thursday’s stock market plunge was the worst in nearly five years.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Overall, the setup supporting this multiday severe weather threat is typical for March and the rest of spring, Weather.com reported, as a sharp southward plunge of the jet stream swings out of the West toward the central and eastern states.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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At the time, the company asked visual artist Felipe Pantone to reinterpret its signature Archibald armchair in a limited-edition drop of 110 pieces.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The price of a bitcoin stands at about $79,000, which marks a roughly 30% drop from a peak attained in January.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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However, that fight fell apart in early March, when a hand injury forced Whyte from the card.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell as low as 4% as investors turned to bonds in their search for safety.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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Citi upgrades Constellation Energy to buy from neutral Citi says investors should buy the dip in the largest operator of U.S. nuclear power plants.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Your Elliott is stretching in particular ways or doing dip; how much of that was in the script?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Read More: How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact U.S. Consumers Yields on Treasurys tumbled in part on rising expectations for coming cuts to rates, along with general fear about the health of the U.S. economy.—
JIANG JUNZHE,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Even gold, which has long been considered a safe haven, tumbled after the announcement.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Its descent can evoke a range of emotions, including awe, sadness and fear.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Margaret Atwood’s dystopian allegorical novel didn’t over-explain the U.S.’ descent into fascist theocracy and thus left itself open to interpretation — so open that even American conservatives were able to claim it as a warning about Muslim fundamentalism.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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With declining childhood vaccination rates nationwide and multiple state outbreaks, public health officials remain concerned about maintaining the country's measles elimination status.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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But declining attendances now sees that held in February each year.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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