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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
Ali Watkins, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
The Shakopee girls swim and dive team dropped two dual meets to the Lakeville schools.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Meredith Wolf Schizer, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Oh are every bit Wong’s equals when diving into their own range.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Despite the many pubs in central London, an authentic dive couldn’t feel farther.
—Ali Watkins, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
The Shakopee girls swim and dive team dropped two dual meets to the Lakeville schools.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
We Breathe, award-winning science journalist and author Carl Zimmer dives deep into the science behind aerobiology—identifying how microorganisms, pollutants and viruses occupy the air around us.
—Meredith Wolf Schizer, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Oh are every bit Wong’s equals when diving into their own range.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
Noun
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That was a stunning 70% plunge from the hotel’s prior value.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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People swear by the health benefits of cold-water immersion—polar plunges, cold showers, and ice baths—but a new study found that the science is inconclusive.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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That helped offset a 5.5% drop for Conagra Brands, which lowered its forecasts for upcoming profit and other financial measures.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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But on the third drop, the steel plates of what looked like a submarine flashed into view.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Vaccination Rates As reported by the CDC, the measles vaccination rate among children in kindergarten nationally has fallen since 2019, from approximately 95 percent of children receiving a two-dose MMR coverage to 92.7 percent.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The market also soured on Salesforce, which fell 4% despite topping analysts’ profit expectations for the latest quarter.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Mitchell is also no longer clearly Cleveland’s best player — and not because of any dip in his ability.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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When the weather agrees, head down to the lake for a dip.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Tesla , whose Full Self-Driving has yet to get China’s approval, saw its shares tumble on Tuesday following the news of BYD’s driver-assist rollout.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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Corbiere slipped and then tumbled over the edge and down into a ravine.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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He’s started the descent and there is no going back.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Sweden is capable of disrupting that scenario, but Canada-U.S. is what everyone not of Swedish or Finnish descent wants.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Another recent poll shows declining confidence, specifically in Republican individuals, in health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
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The average home price in the six-county region declined 0.4% from December to $862,115 in January, according to Zillow, marking the sixth consecutive month of declines.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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