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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
Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Stephanie Hanson, an exhibition developer for Flying Fish, says that each section of the show was designed to mimic the real stages of an archaeological dive, from discovery to conservation.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 July 2025
The ensuing scandal got weird, and this new documentary dives deep into the wild world of the hoaxers.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Experiences at the ocean center include yoga sessions, dives with sharks, sleepovers for kids, and educational events like a chance to witness coral spawning.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Stephanie Hanson, an exhibition developer for Flying Fish, says that each section of the show was designed to mimic the real stages of an archaeological dive, from discovery to conservation.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
Verb
With a personality that is action-oriented, courageous and adventurous, Lois is willing to dive headfirst into any scenario that needs her attention and passion.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 July 2025
The ensuing scandal got weird, and this new documentary dives deep into the wild world of the hoaxers.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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After booking my first hourlong session for $45, I was escorted to my private suite, which included an infrared sauna, a cold plunge tub and a vitamin-C shower.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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Its rooftop terrace has a cocktail bar, menu, plunge pool and panoramic views of the city.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Both phones use Samsung’s Enhanced Armor Aluminium frame and take advantage of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 to protect the display from drops and scratches.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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The drop was even starker among Republicans, with that change from 88 to 48 percent — nearly cut in half — in the space of a year.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Starbucks' same-store sales in China were flat in the first quarter this year after falling for four consecutive quarters .—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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Partner that with another warning sign: A declining ratio of U.S. exports to imports while the U.S. deficit increases into record territory – like trade falling two months in a row, atypical since the former tends to remain steady even as the deficit increases.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The collection moved just over 15,800 equivalent units in the latest span (per Luminate), a dip from 16,000 the week prior.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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While national sentiment shows little movement in overall job performance, new polling reveals a significant dip in public support for the president's handling of immigration, a core issue of his second-term agenda.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The steps in a rehabilitation from injury or the buildup after time off are like dominoes in that one tumbles into the next.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Executives around the league wondered what would come next for the team that tumbled from the 2023-24 Presidents’ Trophy champions to out of the playoffs.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Fereshteh Hosseini, an Iranian actress of Afghan descent, was a natural choice for her role due to both her talent and presence.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Today, two-thirds of all Canadians of French descent can trace their lineage to one of these women, widely known as the filles du roi or the King’s Daughters.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
Verb
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This story has been updated to note the FBI declined to comment.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Cal Fire officials declined to comment on whether either of the companies has had prior violations or enforcement actions, citing the active investigation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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