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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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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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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
Gregg Evans, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Being medicated has just afforded me more options in working the difference between those two closer together as opposed to being really extreme one way or the other — like, really committed to a relationship and then really dipped out and on the road.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
There were usually vegetables somewhere in the meal and there was definitely fresh bread to be dipped in olive oil.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Microsoft and Alphabet dipped about 2% and 4%, respectively.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Yes, my pace dipped, but there’s a reason.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
One exception was the German 10-year yield, which dipped nearly 2 basis points.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid,sawdah Bhaimiya,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
In February, the auto analysts noted that shopping for new Tesla models on the Edmunds’ website dipped to its lowest point since October 2022.
—The Orange County Register, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
The Dow Jones average closed on Friday, April 4, 2,000 points down, the S&P Index plunged 6%, and Nasdaq dipped almost 6%.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Liverpool remain on course for an emphatic Premier League title victory, a superb achievement given this is Slot’s first season in English football, but results have dipped.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Being medicated has just afforded me more options in working the difference between those two closer together as opposed to being really extreme one way or the other — like, really committed to a relationship and then really dipped out and on the road.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
There were usually vegetables somewhere in the meal and there was definitely fresh bread to be dipped in olive oil.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Microsoft and Alphabet dipped about 2% and 4%, respectively.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Yes, my pace dipped, but there’s a reason.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
One exception was the German 10-year yield, which dipped nearly 2 basis points.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid,sawdah Bhaimiya,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
In February, the auto analysts noted that shopping for new Tesla models on the Edmunds’ website dipped to its lowest point since October 2022.
—The Orange County Register, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
The Dow Jones average closed on Friday, April 4, 2,000 points down, the S&P Index plunged 6%, and Nasdaq dipped almost 6%.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
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But by night, Robert immersed himself in a private version of Infinity tricked out to mimic his favorite Star Trek-like TV show and played all-powerful commander to a team of sentient, captive—and miserable—clones of Walton and other co-workers.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Based on their findings, the authors recommend pouring hot water over your coffee grounds slowly to give the beans more time immersed in the water.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since then, a record number of Cannes movies have scooped Golden Globe nominations, including Emilia Perez and The Substance.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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The other was Steve Spurrier, who was scooped by Florida.—
David Whitley,
The Tennessean,
22 Dec. 2024
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Presidents before Trump have been felled by the Middle East, and Trump has had some successes with Ukraine, most notably the signing of a mineral rights deal with Kyiv.—
Rema Rahman - 06,
The Hill,
13 June 2025
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In 2016, police investigators confirmed that a 300-meter-high (nearly 1,000 feet) telecommunications mast in southwestern Sweden was intentionally felled, leaving around 85,000 households without TV broadcasts and affecting emergency announcements.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The stock has plunged nearly 27% in 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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This revelation plunged her into a period of intense anxiety and uncertainty.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Monday Night Raw's main event steel cage match between Rollins and CM Punk descended into chaos with the unexpected return of Roman Reigns.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Syria has seen the worst outbreak of violence since the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad late last year, after armed men descended on Alawite heartlands on Thursday in what Syrian authorities said was an attempt to put down an insurgency by rebels still loyal to the former government.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Rescue units responding to a submerged truck in a Venice, Florida, canal encountered two large alligators.—
Chris Anderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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What appears as waste may serve as witness—a sock, a spoon, a necklace drifting from a submerged compartment, each hinting at a life once lived.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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In 2008, home values plummeted due to a housing crash, but in 2020, prices climbed as low interest rates fueled demand.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 900 points on Monday, while the Nasdaq Composite plummeted 4%, its biggest one-day loss since 2022.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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