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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
Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
While displays of photos, dollar bills and knickknacks above bottles of bourbon are pretty typical in neighborhood dives, the vibe of the corner bar at 412 N. Fifth St. in Kansas City, Kansas, is its own thing.
—Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
The first episode will cover speech and toddler learning, the second will dive into nursery rhymes, the third focuses on preschool learning, including the ABCs, and the final episode is filled with fan-favorite songs.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
New York City got its first sober dive bar, Hekate Café & Eliker Lounge, in 2022 and is still going strong.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
While displays of photos, dollar bills and knickknacks above bottles of bourbon are pretty typical in neighborhood dives, the vibe of the corner bar at 412 N. Fifth St. in Kansas City, Kansas, is its own thing.
—Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
Abbott dives into the role with complete relish and succeeds for the most part, as does Garner, such a good actress, who too often has to just look horrified.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
The first episode will cover speech and toddler learning, the second will dive into nursery rhymes, the third focuses on preschool learning, including the ABCs, and the final episode is filled with fan-favorite songs.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
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Each guest room features private patios, plunge pools, cozy fire pits and spa suites with state-of-the-art amenities like soaking tubs and red-light therapy.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The pampering sanctuary, which includes seven treatment rooms, a sauna, and a plunge pool, was devised to celebrate the destination’s culture of massage, yoga, and well-being across experiences that speak to and rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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His drop has turned into a days-long news story, in part because the Ravens now have three tight ends each with one year left on their contracts: Jackson’s security blanket, Andrews; Isaiah Likely, a quickly ascending pass catcher; and perhaps the best blocking tight end of the trio, Charlie Kolar.—
Sam Cohn,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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The conditions of the game are believed to have played a role in the result and have benefited the Eagles, as Rams players committed multiple drops, fumbles and incomplete passes that appeared to be impacted by the snow.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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However, as so often is the case, this reaffirmed American ideal fell short of reality.—
AJ Willingham,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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No snow was reported, so maybe a trace at best fell, Hinson said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is widely seen as a move to counter the cable network’s postelection ratings dip.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
19 Jan. 2025
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Johnson’s predecessor Lori Lightfoot, who began her first full quarter in office with $1.8 million in her fund, only saw her quarterly hauls dip that low in 2020, during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Nemanja Bjelica went from shooting between 40 and 42 percent on threes for three consecutive seasons before falling to 37 percent with Miami and watching his overall shooting accuracy tumble five points.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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The 15-year-old male tumbled from the northbound 5 train onto the tracks between Gun Hill Road and Pelham Parkway at 5:50 p.m., suffering a head injury, cops said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The 14th Amendment was enacted as a direct response to the Supreme Court’s egregious 1857 Dred Scott decision, which held that persons of African descent, such as enslaved people and formerly enslaved people, could not be considered citizens under the Constitution.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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With the aid of soft silicone prosthetics, several contact lenses, and canine teeth, the transformation marks Blake’s gradual descent into a beast.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Courier Journal reached out to the major bourbon distillers to discuss tariffs, but all declined to comment or never responded.—
Olivia Evans,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Morris’ attorney, Lesa Pamplin, declined to comment Friday afternoon when the Star-Telegram contacted her by email.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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