DIVE (INTO) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

dive (into)

verb

Definition of dive (into)

as in to wade (in or into)

to start work on energetically the first morning back at work was spent diving into the huge pile of e-mails that had accumulated over the previous two weeks

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The United States and Nigeria recently formed a military partnership to tackle the West African country’s multifaceted security crisis.

— Dyepkazah Shibayan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Votee is one of a growing number of companies that are trying to tackle AI’s neglect of other languages.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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While the weather forecast does not project any kind of heat wave this week, temperatures on the surface of the Open’s acrylic-on-asphalt hard courts can approach 120 degrees after hours of direct sunlight.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Tropical Storm Edouard is expected to strengthen and could approach hurricane strength before making landfall.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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Santa Fe reconstruction timeline The reconstruction of Santa Fe has been touted as the largest project the city has undertaken.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Ryan undertook extensive restoration work after acquiring Castleton, modernizing the home without sacrificing its historic character.

— Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026

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