deep dive
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- deep-dive adjective
Etymology
Origin of deep dive
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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According to his official biography, he even served as an intern in the Chicago mayor’s office, certainly a deep dive into a singular iteration of U.S. politics.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
The firm’s Rafael Sanhueza, a technical researcher, and Jeffrey deGraaf, chairman and head of technical research, took the deep dive.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Ahead of his 55th album, the “Mandy” singer took a deep dive into modern pop.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
To drill down into why retail coffee prices have risen—and keep going up—The Wall Street Journal took a deep dive into Reverie Roasters’ expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
“Today we deep dive and discover Glenn Burke.”
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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