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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
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
The watering hole, which is attached to Beer Bar, used to be known as a blue-collar dive bar.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
Or dive deep beneath the surface of the lake, exploring the eerie wrecks of the 525-foot steel freighter the Emperor or the 328-foot Glenlyon—haunting reminders of Lake Superior’s power.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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These 3 Arizona spots were ranked among top US dive bars for food.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
The watering hole, which is attached to Beer Bar, used to be known as a blue-collar dive bar.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
The ladies dive into ranch life with horseback riding, lassoing, double dutch, and a visit to the petting zoo.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
Or dive deep beneath the surface of the lake, exploring the eerie wrecks of the 525-foot steel freighter the Emperor or the 328-foot Glenlyon—haunting reminders of Lake Superior’s power.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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The only difference is how many people are joining him in the plunge.Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Host your own: Popular local cold plunge spots include Broughton Beach, Sellwood Park and Milwaukie Bay Park.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Between January and November, China’s industrial profits fell 4.7% from the same period last year, compared to a 4.3% drop year-on-year in the first 10 months of 2024.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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Apple butter intensifies the apple flavor, and a drop biscuit topping adds cozy comfort.Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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The proposal comes as Nissan is urgently cutting costs, having fallen behind in the global EV race, while both companies are struggling in the bruising Chinese automotive market.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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By Tuesday, an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow could fall across parts of the Upper Midwest and Northeast, with some higher elevations, including northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, seeing up to 12 inches.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Here, a bottle of vermouth takes a dip with soda water, frozen fruit, and orange and lemon juice, yielding a luscious, sweet sangria.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 2024
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Brought this dip to a couple of parties and people liked it.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Liz and her tumbled rocks for her favorite people are a version of Ted and his shortbread cookies for AFC Richmond owner Rebecca.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a quarter-point interest rate cut with a hawkish tone last Wednesday, causing stocks to tumble.Nishant Pant, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, certain people, notably those of Asian descent, do not produce enough of the enzyme needed to do so.Sarah Hudgens, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Every unexpected descent into a flooding canyon or grueling trek up an icy mountain emphasizes the lions’ vulnerability to the elements—or the vital importance of their connection to the land, a thread that mirrors Jenkins’s approach in his 2021 TV adaptation of The Underground Railroad.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Last year marked the seventh consecutive year of declining births, despite the relaxation of China's one-child policy to allow two children in 2016 and three in 2021.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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In any case, a company with declining revenues, earnings and free cash flow may not even be able to sustain its current dividend, let alone grow it to keep pace with future inflation.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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