NYT Dictionary

DIVING

/ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveDIV-ingdiv-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of dive

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

By surface analysis, dive + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

floppingdiveplungeplunkacrobaticsaerobaticsbackstrokebalneationbankingbathe

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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