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adjective

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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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3
as in fell
to go to a lower level especially abruptly the temperature dipped a bit in the evening

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4
as in plunged
to lead or extend downward slow down, the road dips here

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5
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 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 Five hundred and ninety women have filed to run this year passing the high of 583 set in 2020 and 2022 (2024 dipped). — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 Shares dipped 7% in after-hours trading due to the company withholding its 2027 outlook. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2026 The commissioners expressed concern Wednesday that Xcel is spending too much money even as its total sales have dipped since 2021. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026 Traditional cable rivals like Fox News and CNN also have dipped their toes into the subscription space. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 This cheesecake is dipped in white chocolate, rolled in matcha cookies, then drizzled with more chocolate and strawberry sauce. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 The switch was so successful in holding down costs that Montana dipped into the health plan’s reserves in 2017 to help cover a particularly bad forest fire season. — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026 In terms of lead or co-lead roles, women and girls have seen progress (38 films in 2025 compared to 20 in 2007), but the figure dipped from the 19-year high of 55 lead/co-lead roles in 2024. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
  1. submerged
  2. immersed
  3. scooped
  4. fell
  5. plunged
  6. peeked
  7. hydrated
  8. dunked
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
Definition of submerged
Verb
  • Hoffman likes being able to walk out his front door and immediately be immersed in the vibrancy of city life.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Marie and Katas immersed themselves in the community for years, eventually gaining unprecedented access to Bateman and his followers and capturing footage that helped authorities build a case against him.
    — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of immersed
Verb
  • Be careful not to overdo it; once scooped, the frozen watermelon will melt faster.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The brand enters the category with the Kensi, a softly structure scooped shoulder bag, available in small and large sizes.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of scooped
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  • Mixed Pro Doubles Recap Roos van Reek & Jack Munro stayed out of trouble and avoided the early knockout round upsets that be felled many of the other top seeds to claim the Mixed title and guarantee the double-double for themselves on the weekend.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The storm felled trees and power lines and caused serious flooding that swept some 100 homes from their foundations on the Big Island, authorities said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of fell
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  • When Lake Mead last plunged to record-low water levels in 2022, its dramatically receding shoreline revealed all manner of curiosities.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Wall Street, which is accustomed to robust growth from Walmart, reacted swiftly to the lukewarm sales numbers, and the company’s stock plunged 9% Thursday.
    — Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of plunged
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  • The glow of ten-watt bulbs peeked from behind the patchworks of plywood and concrete.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The shoes featured a round, slightly oversized toe silhouette that peeked out beneath the hem of her wide-leg trousers.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of peeked
Adjective
  • The formula is thick but non-greasy, and coats skin in comforting moisture that leaves you hydrated for hours.
    — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Officials urge residents to limit time outdoors, stay hydrated, and be aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hydrated
Verb
  • Candiano said he was dunked five times in the first five minutes of his shift.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit alleges he was held by his legs and dunked headfirst in a bucket of cold water contaminated with human feces.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of dunked

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