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verb

past tense of dip
1
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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2
as in scooped
to lift out with something that holds liquid carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle

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Recent Examples of dipped
Verb
The number of cancellations doubled to 148 Tuesday, while the number of delays dipped somewhat to 2,133, the website reported. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025 Olaplex sales dipped in the third quarter, but surpassed Wall Street sales forecasts. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025 The shares dipped 3% in late trading after the numbers and following a recent run-up. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025 These classic glazed donut holes have been dipped in pink-and-green icing, paying homage to the villainous and heroic forces of Oz. Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025 By the end of 2022, the prison population dipped to its lowest in years, as IDOC moved hundreds of inmates elsewhere and shut down half of the facility because of the staffing shortage. Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025 However, capacity also dipped to 58 percent. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025 Performances have not been disastrous, even as results have dipped against strong opponents. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025 In stock markets abroad, indexes dipped in Europe following a mixed finish in Asia Friday. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
Verb
  • Rostyslav Semikov, who helped facilitate the trip, said the goal was for the Ukrainian doctors to be immersed in best practices.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
  • But you’ll still be immersed in nature and stillness, nonetheless.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • After assisting a customer, an employee put on gloves and scooped ice from the ice machine without washing their hands.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Detroit waived him shortly before the start of the 2025 campaign, which was when Kansas City scooped him up.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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  • The at-bats were brief and uneventful, the opposite of the approach that carried Toronto to this stage and felled Snell in Game 1.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • That says a lot about the 2025 Red Sox, who were a top offensive team in many metrics, but were also felled by their bats in crucial spots throughout the year and postseason.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • The move came after Strategy shares plunged about 50% from their 2025 peak, erasing much of the premium investors were once willing to pay for its massive bitcoin holdings.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
  • London — Two top leaders at the BBC resigned on Sunday amid an escalating scandal over impartiality and bias that plunged Britain’s public broadcaster into one of its biggest crises in recent years.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Step by careful step, Holbrook climbed, holding out bologna and cheese until two pairs of cautious eyes peeked back.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Behind those waiting to greet the president along the driveway, a tan fence concealed the demolition of the East Wing, though a yellow bulldozer peeked out over the top.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For example, Creamed Corn is dunked in a bright yellow fudge with a light yellow drizzle while the Turkey & Stuffing cookies are aptly brown and, well, brown.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Soaked in a meaty mushroom stock, dredged in flour, and dunked in buttermilk, these crispy, tender mushrooms are extra delicious.
    Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With jammy, juicy cherries swimming in a salty, tangy sauce, all spooned over crispy-skilled chicken, the foundation is strong.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Its stock tumbled more than 11% this week after the company’s earnings report on Monday.
    Blair Bao, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The company’s shares, which have soared by more than 160% this year, tumbled by more than 8% despite the company’s quarterly results beating Wall Street’s earnings and revenue expectations.
    Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025

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