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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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Somewhat distressing at the national level were the 24 states that experienced job market dips over the past year.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The first addition of the Gophers men’s basketball program’s transfer portal class double dips as a homecoming.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
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The country’s reserve margin has never dipped below 80%, Fishman said, essentially giving it twice the necessary capacity to grow AI compute.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Somewhat distressing at the national level were the 24 states that experienced job market dips over the past year.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Since most people serve West Indies as an appetizer for a crowd at holidays or dinner parties, it’s often presented as more of a dip.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The first addition of the Gophers men’s basketball program’s transfer portal class double dips as a homecoming.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
Verb
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It's also featured in a room with screens on the walls, floor and ceiling, immersing people in the art.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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After stepping back from the battle-rap scene, Griffin immersed himself in religion.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Anything used to scoop food or ice must have a handle and that handle has to stay above what’s being scooped to prevent hand contact.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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After dinner, the staff scooped out a bowl.—
Marc Silver,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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What had seemed like a good way of chilling out was actually plunging me into a kind of crisis.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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At the throat, a gold clasp held the plunging design in place.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cortisol levels fell for both groups, according to the study.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Put simply, prices must fall still further in these metros for shoppers to cover the monthly nut.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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There was a ficus tree directly next to the spa deck, a white hawk flying just below the clouds, and the leaves of a cecropia tree, where sloths typically sleep, peeking into my periphery.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Forget the ordinariness of my face, the tip of the scar that peeks out of my sleeve.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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An employee was observed improperly washing their hands by dunking their hands in soapy dish washing water and then drying them off.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Inspect your plants frequently and pick off caterpillars, dunking them in a bucket of soapy water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Assign each cup and spoon its own hook, and label the capacities clearly for quick, easy access.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Simply eat them as a snack, spoon them over oatmeal or yogurt, blend them into smoothies, or toss them into salads, says Sawyer.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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After reviewing the case, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and the Draper City Prosecutor have declined to file charges against Paul, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The California Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 15, declined to hear Eastman’s appeal of a lower court ruling recommending his disbarment, essentially certifying that recommendation.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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