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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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3
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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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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as in idiot
a stupid person
how did that dip get through medical school?
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Recent Examples of dip
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Some azaleas are winter hardy to USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6, where the coldest winter night dips to -10 degrees.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
The first dip comes from keeping labor costs so low that many of its own employees rely on SNAP to survive.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The Metroplex has felt a cooldown this week as temperatures dip into the 60s and 70s.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Some azaleas are winter hardy to USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6, where the coldest winter night dips to -10 degrees.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
These gorgeous cluster bowls from The Favorites make creating a holiday dip spread, a crudité platter, a taco night, or a baked potato bar—use your imagination—so much faster and easier.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
The first dip comes from keeping labor costs so low that many of its own employees rely on SNAP to survive.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
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The result isn’t always an easier character for the actor to pull off, but removing the Hollywood hotness factor provides an opportunity for at-home audiences to fully immerse themselves in the story.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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These electrodes, when immersed in molten salt, successfully generated electricity while maintaining their structure and stability.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and any stringy pieces.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Cake mix cookies are a busy baker's dream—just stir, scoop, bake, and enjoy!—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Take soybeans, a key American export that saw Chinese purchases plunge this year over trade frictions.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Newell Brands — The Rubbermaid and Sharpie maker plunged 28% after its quarterly results and forecast disappointed.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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And King Priam, at great personal risk, shows up with a ransom and falls on his knees and clasps Achilles’ hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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As Semafor previously reported, many inside the magazine were excited by Guiducci’s arrival, believing the old Vanity Fair was moving too slowly, had fallen too far outside the zeitgeist, and had lost some of its sheen.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Behind those waiting along the driveway, a tan fence concealed the demolition of the East Wing, though a yellow bulldozer peeked out over the top.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even her glam, by makeup artist Soo Park, centered around this rose color, including a barely-there nude lip with just a hint of rosy pink color peeking through.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
30 Oct. 2025
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Dude was a slant master, dinking and dunking to his heart’s delight, forcing safeties to creep up and putting linebackers on their heels.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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Among those penalized was Smith-Njigba, who was fined $14,191 for unsportsmanlike conduct (use of a prop) after dunking the football over the crossbar following his touchdown against the Texans — a celebration that, per league rules, is not permitted.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Remove lid and spoon everything onto warm serving platter or into attractive casserole.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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Just remember to spoon it into the measuring cup (L); then level it with the back of a butter knife (R).—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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No Buffett, no premium Since Warren Buffett announced his retirement from Berkshire Hathaway its stock has declined 11% in a period when the S&P 500 rose 20%.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Baldwin’s lawyers declined to comment on Kenney’s suit.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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