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
The Shahed-136 follows pre-programmed navigation after launch and then dives into the target with its explosive warhead. — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026 GamersNexus dives a little deeper into the wider scope of this problem. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Goode dives into the underworld of exotic animal smuggling, a billion-dollar criminal enterprise driven by obsession over rare species. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The drone matches him from side to side, then dives into the side of the vehicle and unleashes a fiery blast. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026 Moments later the drone dives toward the minibus and explodes near its front, detonating close to where the man is standing. — Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 During the gunfire, the drone veers sharply and dives into the beach. — Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 The series touches on the flashy world of boxing, but dives deeper into Duke's internal compass. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Netflix’s true crime documentary A Toxic Love Story, which premiered on July 23, dives into the case with unseen footage and interviews. — Katie Mather, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dives
  1. plunges
  2. drops
  3. falls
  4. dips
  5. tumbles
  6. descents
  7. declines
  8. plummets
Noun
  • Desperate to maintain a connection to his wife’s home country, Ivan (Gordon-Levitt) plunges headfirst into life in Japan.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Supplement stacks, peptides, wearable trackers, biohacking, elimination diets, intermittent fasting, cold plunges, protein goals, and an endless stream of advice on social media.
    — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of plunges
Noun
  • This kit comes with an aroma sample and a felt diffuser—add a few drops of the Bergamot Tea Blossom scent to further enhance your bathing experience.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Resistance work signals the body to hold onto muscle even as fat drops.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of drops
Verb
  • This park also falls along the Rio Grande and includes mountainous terrain with tall cliffs and a desert landscape.
    — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Balance is critical in helping older adults prevent falls — and it’s now considered a marker for longevity.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of falls
Noun
  • Guacamole and dips distributed by Taylor Farms are being pulled from shelves because of possible salmonella contamination.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the big upturns for the closers, most Broadway productions saw at least some dips last week, perhaps due to the competition with the three departing shows, or maybe just some summer wilting.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of dips
Verb
  • Front load washers are built with a horizontal drum that tumbles the clothes in each cycle.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Kris tumbles, scrambles up, and, in the movie’s best throwaway, apologizes to the advancing killer.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of tumbles
Noun
  • The relentless Carapaz pressured the American on the descents and put himself in the position to profit.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • On top of that, the Ultra 2 carries an EN13319 diving certification, whereas the original Ultra and the Galaxy Watch 9 are not safe for scuba descents.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of descents
Verb
  • Fraud alerts, transaction declines, connectivity issues, or differences in merchant systems can create interruptions at inconvenient moments.
    — TD Bank, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Other studies show that academic outcomes fall when funding declines.
    — Jason Burns, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of declines
Verb
  • While students using unrestricted AI show immediate performance improvement while using AI agents, their performance plummets once the tool is removed.
    — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Las Vegas plummets down the board with its 8th place finish, and now sits outside the playoff positions.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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