dive
verb (used without object)
to plunge into water, especially headfirst.
diving
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present participleof dive.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A thematic cousin, “Black Coral” by Mr. Stills, centers on how scuba diving becomes more spiritually rewarding the deeper you go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The eastern gentoo, in contrast, has more genes associated with efficient carbohydrate metabolism and stronger diving performance.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Blotted his copybook by getting booked for diving.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
“We’re diving under the water and grabbing these big old catfish. It was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done.”
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
He waved again, and Old Familiar shot into the air before tucking his wings tight and diving into the hole.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
