DIPPED Synonyms: 213 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in splashed

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verb

past tense of dip

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

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The gathered detailing on the backrest of this velvety loveseat looks as if the couch was dipped in chocolate. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 The number for charter schools was 86,885 By February, the numbers dipped to 86,767 in charter schools and 232,428 in traditional public schools — 319,195 total attending public schools. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Yields dipped and then rebounded in the wake of the Treasury buyback move, a signal that bond investors believed Bessent's moves were inadequate. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 Yields briefly dipped but went back up a day later as the $4 billion size of the buybacks is minuscule compared to the $32 trillion Treasury market. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 In stock markets abroad, indexes dipped around much of the world. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Sam Garcia, a Mexican American rancher and scientist who raises cattle in Sonora, told CNN that any livestock entering the US will be inspected numerous times for screwworm before being dipped in a chemical bath. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 But his Test average has now dipped below 40 for the first time, and his career is at a crossroads. — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The collection also features a special Poké Ball Doughnut, glazed and dipped in vanilla icing, topped with red sprinkles and piped with chocolate icing. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped

Adjective

But some of the reservoir’s underwater history is well known and will remain submerged for some time yet.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Months of inactivity allow microbes, algae, barnacles and other invertebrates to colonize submerged surfaces.

— Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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Rincker, a German immigrant, was known for casting the bell that hung from the first Cook County Courthouse, which was felled by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Frightened that she may be plagued by the same mental illness that felled her mom, Gemma stubbornly refuses to believe anything is wrong.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of fell

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The number of Americans who report having six or more close friends has plunged by 50% this century, and the number of people reporting no close friends has skyrocketed by 400% over that same time period.

— Ken Stern, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Rock, ice and mud plunged down for miles, washing away communities along the river.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of plunged

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The non-sticky finish adds a subtle shine, and nourishing ingredients like mango seed oil, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid keep lips feeling smooth and hydrated.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Staying hydrated has helped too, as dry nasal passages can make the odors worse.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026