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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
Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Jan. 2026
The second day involved a long, scenic ramble along a winding path that climbed ridges, dipped through dells and crossed a log bridge over a stream.
—Holden Frith, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Farther South, cities like Brownsville, Port Lavaca and South Padre Island only dip below freezing about once per year, if at all.
—Anthony Franze, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
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The number of teachers on the payroll dipped, too, by about 17% in 2022 and 2023 before creeping back up in 2024 and 2025, according to data provided by Epic.
—Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Jan. 2026
The second day involved a long, scenic ramble along a winding path that climbed ridges, dipped through dells and crossed a log bridge over a stream.
—Holden Frith, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
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The initial stock market dip on Tuesday was relatively contained compared to past bouts of trade uncertainty in part because investors are more aware of the impact of tariffs and there is skepticism that Trump would actually go through with a serious attempt to take over Greenland.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Farther South, cities like Brownsville, Port Lavaca and South Padre Island only dip below freezing about once per year, if at all.
—Anthony Franze, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
Verb
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The couple immersed themselves in his philosophies, maintaining correspondence with the controversial leader.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Freed from the cadence of earnings calls, Molinaroli has immersed himself in the machinery of talent production.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop pulp into a large bowl.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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Ugo Bienvenu’s Arco, another hot awards season title, scooped Best Animated Feature.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2026
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With Chalamet — who won a Critics Choice award for Best Actor and sweetly nodded to Jenner in his acceptance speech — in a pinstripe Givenchy suit, Jenner matched her man's vibe in a black chainmail Versace gown with a plunging neckline and lace insets on the sides.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Roberts gave her new hair color the spotlight, wearing a simple plunging black gown with three-quarter-length sleeves.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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The 1971 Vikings were the other team, and Minnesota wound up falling at home to Dallas in its initial playoff contest.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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In witness footage shared by the police, the paraglider is seen falling from the sky with a faulty parachute and spiraling quickly towards the waters below, before smashing into the ocean in front of horrified beachgoers.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The area was badly burned, but still Simpson noticed green sprouts peeking out of the ashy soil and from the branches of trees that the average passerby might assume were dead.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The barrage of sounds and effects is so overstimulating that trying to suss out whatever occasional folk signifiers peek through (a gamelan here, a pan-flute there) can leave you with egg on your face.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their version is smoked low and slow, hit with their proprietary dry rub, flash fried, and dunked in homemade mud.—
Matt Moore,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Wembanyama then blocked a Brown layup and dunked at the other end as part of a 9-0 Spurs run.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Don’t skip spooning off excess grease after cooking the meat.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Just slice, spoon on a little mustard, and dinner’s done.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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Trey Rose, 27, who was also arrested, met Samson Nacua at another location and got in the car, also not knowing the car belonged to someone else, according to a sheriff’s detective who declined to be named.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, a federal judge declined to issue a temporary restraining order to halt the operations.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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