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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
The number dipped to 52 percent in 2023 but bounced to 67 percent in the 2025 results.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 25 July 2025
Sam Blum, New York Times, 29 July 2025
This time around, the cut suffers its steepest dip on the Streaming Songs tally, falling from No. 9 to No. 21.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Verb
Scrub off any stuck on bits with a soft brush dipped in soapy water, then rinse again.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
The number dipped to 52 percent in 2023 but bounced to 67 percent in the 2025 results.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 25 July 2025
Noun
Jonah Heim, who looked like a budding stalwart behind the plate, saw his OPS dip from .755 in 2023 to .602 last season.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 29 July 2025
This time around, the cut suffers its steepest dip on the Streaming Songs tally, falling from No. 9 to No. 21.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
Verb
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He high-pointed rebounds, smacked guys around and dunked.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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An aerial view will show the Newport, Maine, native dunking a basketball.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Want scoop on Ahsoka, or for any other Star Wars TV show?—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
24 July 2025
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Shasta Lake remained open for recreation; boaters were warned to stay out of the way of firefighting aircraft scooping water from the reservoir.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
16 July 2025
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Khloé Kardashian is spotted wearing a brown outfit with a plunging neckline and a chunky silver necklace while enjoying dinner in Malibu with Kris Jenner (not pictured).—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The Israeli military campaign against Hamas in Gaza has since killed more than 58,000 Palestinians, according to health officials, displaced almost the entire population and plunged the enclave into a humanitarian crisis.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Boaters and kayakers falling overboard without life jackets.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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The Northern Territory has previously experienced cases of falling trees causing death, per the outlet.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 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 Bruised star immersed herself in the canyon, and leaned against the rock formations while posing for photos and selfies.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Residents can stroll through peaceful pathways, immerse themselves in nature, and find inspiration along the community’s unique art and poetry trail.—
Brigitte Nowinski,
Sacbee.com,
29 July 2025
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Nestle cooked chicken into dish with tomato mixture; spoon juices over chicken.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Top each with about 3/4 cup of berries (with their syrup, as desired) then spoon the remaining cream evenly over the top of the berries.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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The wrestler had first been pitched a TV series in 2002, but declined.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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