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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
Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Wide-mouth honeypots are perfect for dipping digits into each of the six colors.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The one exception was a dip in 2021, possibly due to the COVID-19 pandemic delaying weddings.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Most of the chips, dips and salsas in the two lines already are naturally colored, but there were some exceptions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Wide-mouth honeypots are perfect for dipping digits into each of the six colors.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
In the end, a slight dip in form ended with Forest finishing seventh and, subsequently, securing Europa League football.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The one exception was a dip in 2021, possibly due to the COVID-19 pandemic delaying weddings.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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Some pan dulces are rich and decadent, while others are mild and perfect for dunking into coffee or hot chocolate.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Cincinnati had a solid first drive by simply dinking and dunking Denver before the Broncos' pass rush could get home on Browning, but the Bengals' entire first-half offensive plan Monday night seemed to consist of throwing fade balls on Riley Moss' matchup.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Play and Learn Sensory Table is designed with multiple compartments so kids can scoop, pour, mix, and experiment with different textures.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Written with Matthew Hales, the concept record depicted the stages of dating from early romance to its end, and scooped the best album prize at the Ivor Novello Awards the following year.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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That coincides with higher production costs and plunging crop prices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The share of hires with little work experience has plunged more than 50% at large-cap tech companies between 2019 and 2024, according to venture capital firm SignalFire.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Zay Flowers, who finished with a receiving line of 5-for-72, fell a yard short of a long TD on a 56-yard gain.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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City administrator echoes points other municipalities have stated Brown presented a series of slides and data pieces that, among other facts, showed the city has lagged further behind in terms of property revenue increases falling short of 3% inflation on existing services on average.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Koolaburra by Ugg Advay Slip-on Boots These suede boots strike that ideal balance between cozy and practical, complete with a fuzzy faux fur cuff that peeks out for just the right amount of flair.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Double-Breasted Overcoat Ideal for tossing atop an evening look, double-breasted overcoats add instant elegance to your winter nights out and look especially chic with a pair of heels peeking out from beneath the hemline.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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Céline’s show in the Parc de Saint-Cloud created a rare moment of calm and intimacy, immersing us in nature in the midst of an intense week.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Anyone with a phone and the internet can get a front row view of fashion week, connect with their favorite designers and immerse themselves in the virtual worlds of luxury brands.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
8 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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Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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And some items, though limited, have seen prices decline, including Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip ice cream, Montgomery Inn’s full rack of ribs, Pringles potato chips and Red and Blue Bicycle Playing cards (though a standard deck has risen 11% in line with the overall index.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Netflix has declined to comment on Musk’s campaign.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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