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

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The colorful, flavorful wrappers are as fun as the fillings (which range from cilantro or kimchi pork to butternut squash and shrimp to tofu, mushroom and kale), and the variety of dipping sauces (classic, ginger smash, gochujang and old godmother spicy peanut) make every bite an adventure. —

Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026 The campaign provides a chance to dip cones for $1 charge in hard-shell coating flavors, such as chocolate, cherry, or butterscotch. —

Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026

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Want your potato chips to channel onion dip flavors—no dip required? —

Anna Hezel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026 While neither front is expected to bring rain, both will deliver gusty north winds and a slight dip in temperatures. —

Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences 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
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