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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
Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
For the runway show, models descended from a temple built out of scaffolding before dipping into the fountain at Palais de Tokyo.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This punchy, crunchy and creamy sauce combines dill pickles and tzatziki for an easy dip that goes with everything from potato and pita chips to crabcakes and kuku.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Verb
The change has critics worried Indiana's already low college-going rate could dip even further.
—Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
For the runway show, models descended from a temple built out of scaffolding before dipping into the fountain at Palais de Tokyo.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Noun
While this slight dip in sales reflects the evolving market, other indicators suggest positive movement, particularly for buyers.
—Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This punchy, crunchy and creamy sauce combines dill pickles and tzatziki for an easy dip that goes with everything from potato and pita chips to crabcakes and kuku.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
Verb
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Apparently, the League was not amused when the Stanley Cup was dunked into seawater.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Our afternoon coffee isn’t quite complete without a little something sweet for dunking.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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Jane Evans Davis scoops tilapia from a tank with a net, loading them on a scale.—
Kylie Williams,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
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Want scoop on Criminal Minds, or for any other TV show?—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 June 2025
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That sent the stock of America’s biggest credit score company plunging Tuesday.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged as much as 447 points (down 1%), the S&P 500 shed 0.8%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.9% by midday trading.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Partner that with another warning sign: A declining ratio of U.S. exports to imports while the U.S. deficit increases into record territory – like trade falling two months in a row, atypical since the former tends to remain steady even as the deficit increases.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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As 2024 began, demand for electricity on the national grid started falling—not because the economy was in decline but because (as careful scrutiny of images on Google Earth revealed) so many Pakistanis were putting up solar panels.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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To see Henry’s butcher’s shoulders peeking out of a diamanté slip dress was a gag that kept on giving.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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In the nearby Garment District — where a dramatic raid almost two weeks ago preceded a surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations across Southern California, sparking volatile protests — the streets were empty except for a handful of customers peeking into stores.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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The upper deck, styled in the same vein as a fluid, open-air veranda, features full-height windows that open on three sides, immersing the ship in its surrounding marine landscape.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
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It's been 23 years since the first Battlefield game, and the video game industry is nearly unrecognizable to anyone who was immersed in it then.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2025
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Those who did touch reported sleeping back to back (19.6%), having some contact, like touching an arm or leg (23.1%), spooning (13.3%), intertwining (4.2%) and sleeping face to face (3.5%).—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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Reheat pulled pork and spoon over grits or polenta, or tuck into pork tacos, Carolina pulled pork sandwiches, or quesadillas al Pastor for a satisfying filling.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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LeBron James already opted in to a $52.6 million deal with the Lakers for next season, the Rockets traded for Durant and the Los Angeles Clippers saw James Harden decline his option in return for a new deal and a raise.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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Three players ultimately declined to participate this time around: Ken Griffey Jr., Frank Thomas and Barry Bonds.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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