dives 1 of 2

noun

Definition of divesnext
plural of dive
1
as in plunges
an act or instance of diving the penguin took a dive off of the ice sheet

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2
as in drops
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude stock prices took a long, steady dive

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dives

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dive
1
as in sounds
to cast oneself head first into deep water we watched her dive in after the drowning man

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2
as in falls
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 dives
Verb
As seen in the clip above, the doc dives into the sport’s early heyday, starting in the early 1980s and continuing through the next decade. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 The first deep-sea scientist from the Seychelles dives below the surface of the Indian Ocean. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 Out today via Atria/Black Privilege Publishing, the book dives into the soul of an otherwise private artist whose loud chants shaped an entire subgenre. — Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026 This version of the game follows the same puzzle formula as previous titles in the series, but adds in a dog companion for an extra layer of complexity and action, and dives deeper into the dark undertones previous games hinted at. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026 The exhibit also dives into innovations from the house, from the use of unconventional materials in high-jewelry creations to the Question Mark, a clasp-free necklace introduced in 1879 that gave women more independence in accessorizing. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 The Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy Museum dives deeper into the community’s history. — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2026 This week’s Club Sportico essay dives into the way Genius Sports is diversifying its revenue streams via advertising tech, and why emotional sports fans are a perfect target for many consumer brands. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Joe dives headfirst into the water, hits his head on a rock, and bleeds a little but is fine. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
  1. plunges
  2. drops
  3. falls
  4. dips
  5. tumbles
  6. descents
  7. declines
  8. plummets
Noun
  • Spanning nearly 37,700 square feet, the complex includes hydrotherapy pools, hot and cold plunges, Vichy showers, sound meditation pods, and four distinct saunas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Contrast therapy clubs are pulling in a crowd that would once have met at a bar, as younger adults trade cocktails for communal saunas and cold plunges.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of plunges
Noun
  • Behavioral science research shows that when change is imposed from above, employees push back productivity drops, and resentment rises.
    — Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Add a few drops of water, and these flavors are amplified, but the fierce heat is toned down that otherwise hits you on the back palate.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of drops
Verb
  • When carb intake falls sharply, the liver turns fat into ketones, an alternative fuel for the brain and other tissues that may cause less metabolic stress.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Bangladesh’s experience shows the challenge of containing an outbreak when vaccination coverage falls below 95%, a level the WHO says is needed to prevent outbreaks.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of falls
Noun
  • With the sun setting earlier each day, mood and energy dips are likely to deepen through late fall.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Enjoy cottage cheese on its own with sweet or savory toppings, or turn it into high-protein dips, soups, and even ice cream.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of dips
Verb
  • From trashing bedrooms and throwing couches, the pair tumbles down stairs and has a chase across the lawn before ending up in the pool.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Front load washers are built with a horizontal drum that tumbles the clothes in each cycle.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of tumbles
Noun
  • He was hailed as the first successful parachutist and went on to make some 200 additional descents.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • But the paint allegedly became slippery in the sun, and three riders, including one known as a master of descents, crashed.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of descents
Verb
  • The Salt Lake County clerk requests assistance to secure the polls, but the sheriff, unsure about jurisdiction, declines.
    — Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Steep declines across the tech space, led by Meta and the chip sector, saw Nasdaq log its worst day since June.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of declines
Verb
  • According to official figures, even when the thermometer plummets to minus 22 °F (-30 °C), a situation that cripples most electric vehicles, the Atto 8 can still execute a 20 % to 97% charge in just 12 minutes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • With the married couple of Robert and Camille Sims careening off onto very different moral trajectories, Camille must confront troubling truths as her conscience plummets into the pits of Hades, while Robert is on a profound journey of salvation.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dives. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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