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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
Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The first frost date of the season is when temperatures dip below freezing, 32ºF, which can damage or kill tender or young plants.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Add kale to soups and smoothies, blend it into dips, or steam it as a side with grains, legumes, fish, or lean proteins.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
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Highs for Thursday and Friday will be near 60 degrees, with lows dipping into the 30s.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The first frost date of the season is when temperatures dip below freezing, 32ºF, which can damage or kill tender or young plants.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
Founder Blackie Donnelly served a warm, mild, melty dip with chips, long before Tex-Mex queso was common nationwide.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Add kale to soups and smoothies, blend it into dips, or steam it as a side with grains, legumes, fish, or lean proteins.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
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Also, Samis Calderon flushed a slam off a move down the baseline, while Peterson dunked to finish a strong drive to the goal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Informed conclusion here — Whitworth and Fitzpatrick are going to dunk each other in a vat of Skyline Chili, then scream until the cameras cut out.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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If only a small area is affected, scoop off and enjoy the rest of the container.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jays scooped him up on waivers after the Red Sox designated him for assignment in September of last year.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Shares of both banks plunged by double digits on Thursday, while the broader regional banking industry suffered its worst single-day loss since April.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Starmer premiership has, in just 14 months, plunged to lower levels of support than any other government at mid term.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
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On a shotgun snap, a handoff slipped out of Bo Nix’s hands, the quarterback falling on it for a loss of four.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Our 10 favorite Amazon fall fashion staples start at just $10 right now.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her signature brunette curls cascade over a cozy gray hoodie as morning light peeks through the window.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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The pointed pump peeked through the high-low hem of the Carolina Herrera dress Silverstone wore.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Hinds immersed himself in art study and spent decades as a teacher, a musician playing African drums and a performer of traditional dance.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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One of the main ways Crampton was able to persevere was by using her skills as a chef and immersing herself in nutrition to accelerate her recovery.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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To serve, divide the rice into bowls and spoon the roasted vegetables over the top.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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With jammy, juicy cherries swimming in a salty, tangy sauce, all spooned over crispy-skilled chicken, the foundation is strong.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Contract options exercised for 4 The club exercised contract options on Stephen Afrifa, Zorhan Bassong, Jansen Miller and John Pulskamp, while declining options for Tim Leibold, Nemanja Radoja, Ryan Schewe, Shelton and Mason Toye.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, her cousin the followed up, and the OP wrote back declining the invite.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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