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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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Saturday, come to the Youth Market and dunking booth.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Using the novel technique of snapping hot dogs in half and dunking buns in water cups, Kobayashi set a new world record of 50 hot dogs in 12 minutes — and putting the sport on the world stage.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Want scoop on Boston Blue, or for any other TV show?—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
9 July 2025
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More than 10,000 Amazon shoppers have scooped one up in the past month and the reviews are overwhelmingly glowing.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
6 July 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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Her strapless gown also touted a plunging neckline with subtle boning, teamed with a massive feather boa for added drama.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Starbucks' same-store sales in China were flat in the first quarter this year after falling for four consecutive quarters .—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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Notre Dame, with an offensive line that included three top-10 picks, roared back, falling 24-22 when its two-point conversion got stuffed with seven seconds remaining.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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When the moon sits in the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, the sun’s rays peek out from behind the moon and give it a reddish hue, according to London’s Natural History Museum.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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But the tree was perfectly elegant, its green boughs peeking above the low-slung roof covered in traditional gray clay tiles.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 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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Disney officials declined to comment on individual plans out of respect for all guests.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The important storyline over those weeks is about untapped potential, not declining numbers.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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