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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
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
The Yellow Jackets dipped right back into the Class 7A team’s talent on Friday when four-star offensive tackle Joshua Sam-Epelle chose Tech over Georgia, Tennessee and Miami.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Muhammara is a rich, slightly sweet Middle Eastern dip made with smoky roasted red peppers and walnuts.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
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Verb
The second half, which dips into profundity and sentimentality while not always hitting the mark per Ryan, will be a harder sell for the audience that the film‘s opening sequences (and its marketing) attracts.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
The Yellow Jackets dipped right back into the Class 7A team’s talent on Friday when four-star offensive tackle Joshua Sam-Epelle chose Tech over Georgia, Tennessee and Miami.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Noun
The front has a dip that serves as a makeshift doorway, allowing her easy access without needing to lift her back legs too high.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Muhammara is a rich, slightly sweet Middle Eastern dip made with smoky roasted red peppers and walnuts.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
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Perched high above the Bow Valley, Rimrock Banff will reopen this summer after a major redesign that includes a mountain-facing infinity pool, outdoor sauna, and quiet corners to immerse with nature.—
Kristin Braswell,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Named for the Uto-Aztecan word for green, the property immerses guests in nature and local culture at every turn, appearing to all but dissolve into the emerald jungle and volcanic cliffs of the Sierra Madre.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Philadelphia just scooped him with the 22nd pick.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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How Greens Gummies Became the Powder Alternative Greens powders built the category, but daily scooping, mixing and choking down grassy drinks turned off plenty of would-be users.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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Designed with a plunging neckline, modest bum coverage, and compressive fabric with UPF 50 sun protection, the elegant silhouette offers rich-girl vacation energy that could easily double as a bodysuit with shorts.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Oil stockpiles at the critical oil hub of Cushing, Oklahoma, have plunged to the bare minimum of what is needed to operate.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Scheffler, who fell nine shots behind with a pair of bogeys at the start, shot 32 on the back nine by chipping in from 65 feet on the 14th for the start of three straight birdies.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Overall homicides in the United States have fallen for four consecutive years, according to FBI data analyzed by the Washington Post.—
Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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As the episode ends, the gray skies are burning off and the sun is peeking out on a world that Rhaenyra will struggle to bear.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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The show pays tribute to all the eras the pond jumpers have visited by showing fan-favorite characters peeking out from the woods to watch the nuptials as well.—
Megan Vick,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Spanning 7,045 yards from the tips, this is a fun and fair thrill ride right from your opening downhill tee shot.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Castle has mixed up playing on and off the ball so that his downhill, slow style could come out when needed.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Mix one drop of castile soap with 16 ounces of warm water in a spray bottle.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Retailers face challenges from SNAP cuts and consumer fatigue, needing to demonstrate value as price drops will be delayed for months.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Mantzoukas was willing to look like a maniac and a moron in equal measure.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Lluís then calls Puig Antich a moron.—
Colm Tóibín,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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