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as in immersed
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 scooped
to lift out with something that holds liquid
carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle
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as in fell
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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as in plunged
to lead or extend downward
slow down, the road dips here
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as in peeked
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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Recent Examples of dipped
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The number of Tarrant County kindergartners vaccinated against measles dipped slightly last school year, according to the latest data.
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Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
To balance the budget over the last few years, Newsom and lawmakers have dipped into the state’s reserves at a time when California is experiencing strong revenue growth, which the LAO has cautioned against.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
At one fountain, a folk band dipped their toes in the water on Saturday, as festivalgoers clapped along or cooled their hands under the flowing stream.
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Jez Fielder,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The sting of the Australian box jellyfish has been described as being lashed with a whip dipped in burning acid, and is powerful enough to kill an adult in as little as two minutes!
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New Atlas,
30 June 2026
For stargazers who have dipped their toes into the world of binoculars and telescopes, prices stack up quickly and even one purchase can wipe out thousands of dollars.
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Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Cases continued to rise the years but dipped in 2024 and then more than doubled in 2025, reaching nearly 400 cases.
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Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The stock price has dipped below recent peaks, and discussions have transitioned from celebration to doubt.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Verb
Wall Street was mixed in light trading early Thursday as chip stocks fell further and oil prices dipped near their levels before the Iran war began.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The number of Tarrant County kindergartners vaccinated against measles dipped slightly last school year, according to the latest data.
—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
To balance the budget over the last few years, Newsom and lawmakers have dipped into the state’s reserves at a time when California is experiencing strong revenue growth, which the LAO has cautioned against.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
At one fountain, a folk band dipped their toes in the water on Saturday, as festivalgoers clapped along or cooled their hands under the flowing stream.
—
Jez Fielder,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The sting of the Australian box jellyfish has been described as being lashed with a whip dipped in burning acid, and is powerful enough to kill an adult in as little as two minutes!
—
New Atlas,
30 June 2026
For stargazers who have dipped their toes into the world of binoculars and telescopes, prices stack up quickly and even one purchase can wipe out thousands of dollars.
—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Cases continued to rise the years but dipped in 2024 and then more than doubled in 2025, reaching nearly 400 cases.
—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The stock price has dipped below recent peaks, and discussions have transitioned from celebration to doubt.
—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
Adjective
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The driver was found deceased inside her submerged vehicle hours after calling 911 for help.
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This seemingly futuristic idea drew on his Navy experience with water-splitting electrolyzers, which supplied the oxygen that enabled subs to remain submerged for months at a time, and NASA’s use of hydrogen fuel cells to power the Apollo missions.
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Even more surreal has been being immersed in it as part of The Star’s visual coverage.
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This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light.
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Apparently, mom Donna was meant to go on a date with another guy when Ed saw her, hit her with a not-so-cool-yet-charming pickup line, scooped her and the rest was history.
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Allison had scooped all the toys out of the box and tossed them on the floor.
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That the forest below has not been felled but has swelled, along with its creatures, is hugely the work of Dharana’s owners, the de Souza family.
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The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
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Riyadh largely paused shipments from its Gulf export terminals of Ras Tanura and Juaymah on March 9 after tanker traffic through Hormuz plunged due to Iranian attacks.
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Even as the communist country proposes reforms, the United States continues a pressure campaign, ramping up economic sanctions and maintaining an oil embargo that has plunged much of the island into darkness.
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My trusty spreadsheet peeked at building permits in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties – for renting or owning – and found that developers in the 12 months ending in March had plans approved for the most housing since August 2007.
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Bass peeked around the back doors of a supporter’s Venice home Sunday afternoon to cheers from several dozen supporters at an intimate event.
Adjective
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Choose the Right Container Hanging pots and baskets come in various materials, but plastic or glazed ceramic pots are best for keeping plants well-hydrated in summer.
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Guests are being encouraged to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated, and non-glass water bottles will be allowed inside the venue.
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In Rome, tourists dunked their arms and faces into the city’s famous fountains, while visitors at Milan Fashion Week hid under parasols.
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Tourists in Rome dunked in fountains.
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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