DIP Synonyms: 301 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈdip

as in to immerse

to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid first dip a paper towel in water she dipped a hand into her pocket and pulled out a piece of candy

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as in to scoop

to lift out with something that holds liquid carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle

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fill
pour

as in to plunge

to go to a lower level especially abruptly the temperature dipped a bit in the evening

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as in to fall

to lead or extend downward slow down, the road dips here

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as in to peek

to take a quick or hasty look I dipped into the book, but I didn't have a chance to study it thoroughly

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dip

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noun (1)

as in downhill

a downward slope marathoners have one last dip before the race course levels off and the finish line comes into view

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as in drop

the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude the city's population has taken a slight dip since the last census

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dip

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noun (2)

as in idiot

a stupid person how did that dip get through medical school?

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Recent Examples of dip

Verb

Officials said the timing is especially concerning, as donation rates often dip during end-of-school activities, vacations and summer travel. —

Don Sweeney, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026 Last year, Karp went on a week-long diatribe mocking investors who sold their shares in the company, as Palantir’s stock price dipped by over 11 percent. —

Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 11 June 2026

Noun

The front has a dip that serves as a makeshift doorway, allowing her easy access without needing to lift her back legs too high. —

Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 Muhammara is a rich, slightly sweet Middle Eastern dip made with smoky roasted red peppers and walnuts. —

Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dip

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Five months after that meeting, Rodríguez has indeed kept her political power with the backing of Washington, which benefits from the supply of Venezuelan oil now that it is immersed in a military campaign in the Middle East, ahead of November midterm elections.

— Alfredo Meza, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Active travelers who want to spend time immersed in nature will find great hiking trails, too.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026