dive
verb (used without object)
to plunge into water, especially headfirst.
have dived
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present perfectof dive.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Hims shares have dived more than 21% in 2026, most recently driven lower by an underwhelming earnings report this month.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
While some Swifties have dived straight in, others insisted true fans will wait for the official release on Friday.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2024
As a rookie last year, Rodriguez almost certainly would have dived headfirst on a close play at the plate like that — on a close play at any base, really.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2023
A number of buyout firms have dived into the entertainment space in recent months, betting on strong demand for content.
From Reuters ● Apr. 26, 2022
Of course Luxa would have dived after Boots if she’d fallen.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
