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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
Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Some career television directors have also started to dip their toes into the world of verticals, Herrmann told me.
—Joshua Hunt, Vulture, 5 June 2025
Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
There’s also a question about whether Betts’ focus on shortstop has started to have an impact on his bat, with the 32-year-old hitting just .254 on the season while suffering incremental dips in his underlying contact metrics.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Verb
Both are delicious and perfectly tailored for cooking or mixing with some balsamic to dip some bread.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Some career television directors have also started to dip their toes into the world of verticals, Herrmann told me.
—Joshua Hunt, Vulture, 5 June 2025
Noun
Or opt to rent a paddleboard from TN SUP and Adventures, then enjoy a refreshing dip in the lake off the shores of Old Hickory Beach, one of the many day-use sites on the lake.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
There’s also a question about whether Betts’ focus on shortstop has started to have an impact on his bat, with the 32-year-old hitting just .254 on the season while suffering incremental dips in his underlying contact metrics.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
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On four separate occasions in Game 6, a surging Siakam beat the Knicks down the court for a lay-up or dunk.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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Yet, there's more to his game than being just a grab and dunk player.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Some are known to scoop some up and bring them home after wins, while others like hitting them back into the stands with their stick.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Ladle it over hot basmati rice or with naan for scooping.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Any amount of sustained rain, much less a hurricane in what’s expected to be a busy season, can plunge the nation into more distress.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Even as her job at The Dial plunged her deeper into the heart of Transcendentalism, Fuller began to separate herself from the movement.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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In 2023, the number of fatalities fell slightly, to six fatal boating incidents resulting in seven deaths, according to state data.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
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Heavy rain is falling across the Kansas City area, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning for parts of the metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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The sun finally peeked out around the seventh race allowing the track to dry out a bit by Belmont post time.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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There at the wall, Kerry Carpenter, the right-fielder whose defense has been an adventure as of late, peeked toward the padding and ran.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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This is the perfect time to immerse yourself in a passion project or share your latest ideas with those around you.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Abbey Marino-Briggs, Adjunct Professor at the University of Tulsa and Founder of The Bold Professional, has spent the past seven years deeply immersed in the hiring process — managing recruitment, leading internship programs, and conducting over 1,000 job interviews.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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As the butter melts, tilt the skillet and baste the meatballs by spooning the butter over them.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
6 May 2025
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Remove from heat and spoon 2 Tbsp. into each muffin liner.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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The April 11 ruling came during a hearing in Maryland, where a Justice Department attorney declined to provide basic details about Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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The international expansion has come as California’s almond acreage has declined in recent years, pressured by rising interest rates and tightening water resources.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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