dive 1 of 2

noun

Definition of divenext
1
as in plunge
an act or instance of diving the penguin took a dive off of the ice sheet

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2
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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dive

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verb

ˈdīv How to pronounce dive (audio)
1
as in to plunge
to cast oneself head first into deep water we watched her dive in after the drowning man

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2
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
Noun
The sheriff’s dive team recovered the man just before noon, according to a news release. — Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026 With the bases loaded and two outs, David Hamilton hit a line drive off left-hander Jefry Yan that Lindor snagged on his backhand with a dive to his right. — CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
Time to dive in and make Week 1 predictions of every matchup across the LA Daily News area. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 27 Aug. 2026 People are just a little lazy in looking up new artists to dive into. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dive
  1. plunge
  2. drop
  3. fall
  4. dip
  5. tumble
  6. descent
  7. decline
Noun
  • After the 2002-2003 output plunge, Venezuela’s production temporarily recovered.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, Shein saw its net income plunge 39% from a year ago, despite a growth in revenue, according to its prospectus released in July.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of plunge
Noun
  • The surprise drop kicked off a 60-day countdown for the re-issue.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Smooth it through damp hair before styling or use a few drops on dry lengths for an extra hit of shine and polish.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of drop
Verb
  • The share of mid-cap companies in that has increased to 20% from 14% while that of 100 large-cap companies has fallen from 78% to 72%, the report showed.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The company says its reactor’s electrical output falls within the range of a high-performance vehicle drivetrain.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of fall
Noun
  • Frost will be possible in spots that dip into at least the mid-30s.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The dip in passenger activity comes after record-breaking years in 2024 and 2025.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of dip
Verb
  • Furthermore, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index retreated significantly from the record high set in the previous session, tumbling nearly 8% overnight to mark its largest single-day loss since June 5.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to initial assessments, a massive chunk of ice snapped off a glacier and tumbled thousands of feet into the valley below.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tumble
Noun
  • The first prince of Norwegian descent born in 567 years, his birth held special significance for the young Norwegian monarchy.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Federal prosecutors have charged about 80 people in the broader case, the vast majority of whom are of Somali descent.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of descent
Verb
  • Castro was released from a Texas jail last week after a judge declined to order his return to Minnesota.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • As a result of these shifts, in the last year, while the Nifty 50 has declined by more than 2%, the Nifty Midcap 150 index is up 10%, as per LSEG data.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
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