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Definitions

delve

[delv] / dɛlv /
VERB
dig into task, action
Synonyms
STRONGEST
burrow inquire
STRONG
dig dredge examine excavate explore investigate probe prospect ransack research rummage search seek shovel sift spade trowel unearth
WEAK
ferret out go into gouge out jump into leave no stone unturned look into really get into scoop out turn inside out
Antonyms
STRONG
fill find ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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So he used AI to delve deep into the world of emerging treatments including mRNA vaccines, which train the body's immune system and were widely used during the Covid pandemic.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The two companies are also planning to delve into topics like health, well-being and job satisfaction, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Both camps were reluctant to really delve into the off-field narratives.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

You can also delve into facts and figures about Russia as well as each host city’s unique culture, history, and geography.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2018

While the data and video on the Third Gate was copying over to my flash drive, I continued to delve deeper into the Sixer database.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.