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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
Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Give your furniture a quick wash down with a microfiber cloth dipped in the soapy water followed by a clean water rinse.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, amid climbing gas prices and the war in Iran, Trump’s approval rating dipped below 40% for the first time in his second term, according to a daily average of polls.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last month that hiring in February dipped to its lowest level since April 2020, the month after the COVID pandemic arrived in America.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
If staining persists, Flores recommends using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to gently rub the affected area.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
The singer, known for her powerhouse vocals and acrobatic stage shows, dipped her toe into hosting duties back in March by guest-hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Amazon dipped its toe into golf on Black Friday with a Skins Game featuring Keegan Bradley, Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
That number dipped to 38 in 2023, then to 34 in 2024.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets have dipped into the bottom 10 in points allowed per possession.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Give your furniture a quick wash down with a microfiber cloth dipped in the soapy water followed by a clean water rinse.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, amid climbing gas prices and the war in Iran, Trump’s approval rating dipped below 40% for the first time in his second term, according to a daily average of polls.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last month that hiring in February dipped to its lowest level since April 2020, the month after the COVID pandemic arrived in America.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
If staining persists, Flores recommends using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to gently rub the affected area.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
The singer, known for her powerhouse vocals and acrobatic stage shows, dipped her toe into hosting duties back in March by guest-hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Amazon dipped its toe into golf on Black Friday with a Skins Game featuring Keegan Bradley, Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
That number dipped to 38 in 2023, then to 34 in 2024.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
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In a bold new configuration of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, audiences will find themselves at the very heart of the action — immersed in the intrigue and theatrical spectacle that promises to make this production truly epic.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Especially for someone whose entire adult life has been immersed in the adrenaline-infusion of coaching — from its exhilarating highs and anguishing lows to simply always being in the middle of so much.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Flick scooped him up, a beam breaking across his face.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Her father scooped the infant up and raced her to Woodhull Hospital a few blocks away, but the infant couldn’t be saved.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Shell, now felled from his presidency of Paramount, is living proof.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Floorboards were milled from walnut trees felled at a construction site in North Carolina.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 Apr. 2026
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Iraq’s exports plunged by about 80% in March compared with last year’s average daily volumes, while Saudi Arabia has rerouted crude through its east-west pipeline to the Red Sea, now running near capacity at roughly 7 million barrels a day.—
Gerry Doyle,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Revenue plunged during the pandemic and has yet to fully recover to prepandemic levels, and Chicago can’t afford to endanger any revenue source given its precarious financial position.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gomez added a little extra length to the minidress with a pale blue and white striped bubble skirt, which peeked out below the hemline.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The wolf on the flat trotted to the edge of the bank above the unsuspecting caribou and peeked over at them.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
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Oklahoma City's Cason Wallace missed a fast break dunk late in the first half, but Jalen Williams caught the ball on the way down and dunked it with two hands to put the Thunder up 72-52.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Young specifically remembers watching a play against Penn State where the big man caught the ball on the block, reverse pivoted, spun and dunked it with two hands.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Their night was summed up when Marc Guehi spooned a chance over from six yards deep into stoppage time, after Mavropanos had blocked on the line from Nico O’Reilly.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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This Garlic-Thyme Sauce would also be excellent spooned over filet slices.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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In closing arguments Thursday, prosecutors led by Assistant State Attorney Rich Buxman of the Fifth Judicial Circuit relied on testimony by Green’s neighbors, who claimed Hunter and Green tumbled down the stairs during the argument.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a hopeful sign for the downtown struggling office market, the owner of an iconic office tower that tumbled into foreclosure has reached a settlement with its lender to regain control of the 23-story building, in a purchase that will include a new ownership arrangement with a longtime partner.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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