as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
the pilot struggled to pull his plane out of a nosedive
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as in to plunge
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
prices on just about everything nose-dived right after the holidays
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Recent Examples of nosedive
Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Oil and gas giant BP (LON: BP) has unveiled its lowest quarterly profits since Q4 2020, when the industry's performance took a nosedive during the Covid-19 global pandemic.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Rite Aid’s languishing stock, meanwhile, took a nosedive when the company entered bankruptcy late last year and the New York Stock Exchange moved to delist it.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2024
The success of manufacturing and industrial sites contrasts sharply with a weak Bay Area office market haunted by record-high vacancies, foreclosures and a nosedive in values.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
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Noun
From that point on, his production took a nosedive.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Oil and gas giant BP (LON: BP) has unveiled its lowest quarterly profits since Q4 2020, when the industry's performance took a nosedive during the Covid-19 global pandemic.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Rite Aid’s languishing stock, meanwhile, took a nosedive when the company entered bankruptcy late last year and the New York Stock Exchange moved to delist it.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2024
The success of manufacturing and industrial sites contrasts sharply with a weak Bay Area office market haunted by record-high vacancies, foreclosures and a nosedive in values.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosedive
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That compares with a bigger drop of 3.9% in November and 2.3% in October.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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During the fight, four drops from the pitcher fell on Earth, in Prayagraj, Nashik, Haridwar and Ujjain, which host the festival in rotation.Aishwarya S Iyer, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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The impact has been devastating: multi-million-dollar homes reduced to rubble, widespread power outages plunging neighborhoods into darkness, thousands of residents displaced, and even major theme parks forced to temporarily close their gates.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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When his boss’ daughter goes missing, Levon’s mission to find her plunges him into a world of corruption.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Paps snapped the new couple looking cozy in a natural looking pool surrounded by foliage, taking a dip, then grabbing a bite.Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Work in the shade and dip roots frequently in a bucket of water to keep them from drying out.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
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In light of latest jobs report, the Fed could wait and see if inflation falls closer to target levels, while remaining somewhat assured that the labor market will remain sturdy.Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Facing the stout Penn State defense that had largely kept the passing game in check all game, Leonard threw a perfect pass to a wide-open Jaden Greathouse, who made two defenders fall en route to the end zone for the game-tying score.Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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Luminate’s data revealed that the minutes watched of certain programs like Receiver, the follow-up to Quarterback, and season two of Full Swing had sharp declines.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Revenues from services and fees increased by $17.7 million, driven by growth in the Capital Markets and Financial Consulting segments, while the Communications segment saw a decline.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
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Then, out of nowhere, her dog comes rushing over and immediately tumbles, lying on his side and sliding across the ice and out of view of the camera.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Shares of Sunrun have popped 16% already this year after tumbling 53% in 2024.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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The head coach, whose father is Black and mother is South Korean, according to CBS, is also the first head coach of Asian descent to lead his team in the college football national title game.Natasha Dye, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Seeing a woman of Asian descent confidently addressing such a large audience was inspiring.Eva Kurima, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Wind chills could plummet to 20 degrees, adding to the potential dangers for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children and the homeless.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sharks have roamed Earth’s oceans for over 400 million years, surviving mass extinctions and environmental upheavals, yet global shark numbers have plummeted over the past six decades.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Nosedive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosedive. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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