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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
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
But oil prices narrowly ticked up and stocks dipped on Thursday as skepticism resurfaced on the prospects for an agreement; the US and Iran reportedly traded fire in the strait again.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Our life is a dip of the scales.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
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Verb
So, yes, the seller channels have expanded since the bag was first introduced, but the value — quality and cost included — hasn’t dipped.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
But oil prices narrowly ticked up and stocks dipped on Thursday as skepticism resurfaced on the prospects for an agreement; the US and Iran reportedly traded fire in the strait again.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
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Europe could, for instance, dip below a more dire 20-day limit by July, resulting in more drastic rationing, and maybe 15 days by August.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Our life is a dip of the scales.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
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The resort unveils new and updated features every year—in 2026, look for Aquavia Lumina, a nighttime walk through a canyon with lights, projections, and music that immerses you in a story world.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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In 2020, as the pandemic gripped the world, Cord Jefferson, Max Read, Emma Carmichael and Leah Beckmann spent their days in a Zoom writers room immersed in a project that hit close to home.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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For the best results, measure your ingredients with a food scale instead of scooping them with a cup or measuring spoon.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Aevex went public recently, and Goldman Sachs thinks investors should scoop it up.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Both events promise unforgettable views of the sun's corona, plunging daytime into an eerie twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Inventories in independent storage at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub have plunged a third since the war started to a six-year low, according to Insights Global, which gets data from terminal operators.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Huntington Beach fell behind early in the second set but continued to keep the set close before Fruerbringer’s kill gave the Mustangs a 16-11 lead.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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After a jump ball, Miles chased down the ball at midcourt, started to drive and passed to Hof, whose layup at the buzzer did not fall.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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As the sun began to peek over the hillside, offering a merciful burst of warmth, Alonso Abugattas called this year’s Trillium Trek to order.—
Ashley Stimpson,
Washington Post,
11 May 2026
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The design leans futuristic, even, as the light bulbs peek from under Space Age domes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Detroit immediately went on a 6-0 run with three straight Jalen Duren dunks off Cade Cunningham assists and never looked back.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Instead, pick them off and dunk them in a bucket of soapy water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
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It's spooned both at the crust and in the center decoration, but the flavor does have a brightness to it that is hard to come by without actual fresh strawberries.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Kids can pour and stir the salts, count out drops of essential oil and help spoon the mixture into small glass jars.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bass defended her administration’s handling of homelessness, pointing to declining homelessness counts and the city’s Inside Safe program, while criticizing Raman’s record on police hiring and past votes against some encampment enforcement measures near schools and other sensitive sites.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Spatola and his legal team declined to comment immediately after the verdict.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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