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as in to dunk
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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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
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
The 32-year-old was a 90-point player two years ago but dipped to 20 goals and 62 points last season.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Nike Direct : $4.7 billion, down 12% YoY, driven by a 15% drop in digital sales and a 2% dip in store sales.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 19 June 2025
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Verb
Warmer air over the Pacific follows the jet stream from the northwest to the southeast, dipping down into Texas and the Gulf of Mexico before turning northeast toward the Atlantic Ocean.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
The 32-year-old was a 90-point player two years ago but dipped to 20 goals and 62 points last season.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Retail sales were down 0.9% from the previous month in May, following a 0.1% dip in April, according to the Commerce Department.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Nike Direct : $4.7 billion, down 12% YoY, driven by a 15% drop in digital sales and a 2% dip in store sales.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
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With 4:23 to go in the game, Toppin skied in for an impressive offensive rebound and dunk.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Wash produce under running water rather than soaking or dunking it.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 June 2025
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Young scooped the rising star accolade at this year’s Ivor Novello awards following her best pop act nomination at this year’s BRIT Awards.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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The quest for a new goalkeeper came amid Barça scooping a domestic treble yet leaking seven goals to Inter Milan across a two-legged Champions League semifinal defeat last month.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Several large rocks and boulders plunged from the overhang at the top of a popular Utah waterfall — and just barely missed a family swimming below, video shows.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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The county shouldn’t hoard money, but healthy fund balances are important when revenues plunge but needs increase.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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When her moment came to walk the red carpet three days later, a radiant Cassie held hands with Combs, her hair styled to fall just over her injured eyebrow and eye.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Season two saw Valerie cast in an HBO project about the sitcom writer who made her life hell in season one, earning widespread acclaim professionally even as her personal life was falling apart.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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Krukow peeked over the spine of his book at Kuiper.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Mars orbiter spots volcano peeking above clouds The new panorama captured by the Odyssey orbiter shows one of Mars' tallest volcanoes poking through clouds just before dawn.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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After birth, a baby is immediately immersed in a sea of words and rhythm, as their caregivers coo over them, chatter and sing lullabies.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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But, according to Hoffman, corporate citizenship leaders are immersing themselves in extensive planning for both short-term and long-term challenges as well as identifying opportunities for continued growth and sustained impact in their companies and communities.—
Timothy J. McClimon,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Reheat pulled pork and spoon over grits or polenta, or tuck into pork tacos, Carolina pulled pork sandwiches, or quesadillas al Pastor for a satisfying filling.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Always use the dosing device, such as the cup, syringe, or spoon with measurements provided with the medication.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
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But the league declined to comment on any punishment for the official.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Iran's missile launches have declined, though officials have not explained.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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