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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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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
Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Such big-name returns are good news for the league after attendance dipped 5% from 2024 to 2025.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Even the bread basket was a win, with crispy red and black ‘hero’ loaf, served with a delectable red pepper dip.
—Helen Wright, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
During El Niño, the jet stream can dip farther south and allow more storms and cold air to surge into Texas, which is how places like Austin can see more rainfall and less extreme heat during those times.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Such big-name returns are good news for the league after attendance dipped 5% from 2024 to 2025.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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This sped up the shutter effect, making the dips in light more and more frequent until the disk was gone.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Even the bread basket was a win, with crispy red and black ‘hero’ loaf, served with a delectable red pepper dip.
—Helen Wright, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
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For most first-time Hawaii visitors, a luau dinner show is a must — an unforgettable vacation highlight that fully immerses you in the rhythms of aloha culture.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Visit Finland is offering a select number of people the chance to immerse themselves in Finnish culture in order to delve into the why and the how behind this country’s innate happiness.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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Paramount+ won Best Activation for Yellowjackets and, separately, Paramount+ Australia scooped Best Trailer.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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That’s the place to scoop antiques from the ’30s and earlier.—
Zoey Goto,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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As temperatures plunge, rain is expected to transition into snow.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Back then, the S & P 500 plunged over 40% in a year as a recession occurred alongside the OPEC oil crisis.—
Morgan Chittum,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
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The team with the worst record can fall no lower than fifth in the draft while the team with the fourth-worst record can fall as far as eighth.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Midway through the third quarter, Ralston Valley pushed the ball in transition with the Jaguars falling slightly out of control.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The karaoke worker peeks his head in, tells them to get out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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There are still plenty of wildlife sightings from the canal, gators sprawled out across the limestone and countless eyes peek out of the tea-colored water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Backup center Isaiah Jackson then grabbed a rebound and dunked off a pass from Darius Garland to further trim the lead to 99-93.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Antetokounmpo briefly remained in the game and dunked again on Milwaukee’s next possession.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tips For Making Pea Soup In less than 30 minutes, this spring soup is ready to spoon.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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Then spoon a delicious glaze over top—this recipe uses brown sugar, preserves, and whole-grain mustard.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Scientists disagree on whether these young trees will mature into forest giants or decline due to drought and a warming climate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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But exactly how the tragedy unfolded has remained unclear and the Pentagon has declined comment, saying the investigation remains ongoing.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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