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

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

Noun

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 See All Example Sentences for dip

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Once immersed in clinical practice, her attention centered on cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics, where precision meets emotion and subtle changes can influence confidence and self-perception.

— Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
These culinary walking tours, which mostly run around 2½ hours, are an amazing way to immerse yourself into the storied, ever-changing and diverse food scene in Las Vegas.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026