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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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
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
At the height of the vigils, there were 300 people, according to organizers, but attendance dipped after the center was ordered by a federal judge to slowly empty the facility in August.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The run game ranks at the bottom of the conference and that has impacted the pass attack, where freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele’s numbers have dipped in recent weeks.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Temperatures dipped into the mid-30s at Kansas City International Airport early Wednesday, and similar conditions are expected Thursday morning.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
The holiday flavor is an ode to one of Anderson’s earlier childhood memories of chowing down rhubarb sticks dipped in sugar straight from her garden.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Local media was 10% of total revenue for the 2024-25 season and dipped from the prior year, as teams faced the lower rights fees stemming from the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports, now Main Street Sports, and some pivoted to less lucrative over-the-air options.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Shares were somewhat volatile in premarket trading and dipped at the start of the conference call.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The Hornets made the FCS playoffs in 2023 under coach Andy Thompson, and the team dipped to 3-9 last season.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Most recently, Alverson has also dipped his toe into advising sorority hopefuls as a rush coach — part of an emerging market for girls looking to polish up their image before heading off to college.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
At the height of the vigils, there were 300 people, according to organizers, but attendance dipped after the center was ordered by a federal judge to slowly empty the facility in August.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The run game ranks at the bottom of the conference and that has impacted the pass attack, where freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele’s numbers have dipped in recent weeks.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Temperatures dipped into the mid-30s at Kansas City International Airport early Wednesday, and similar conditions are expected Thursday morning.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
The holiday flavor is an ode to one of Anderson’s earlier childhood memories of chowing down rhubarb sticks dipped in sugar straight from her garden.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Local media was 10% of total revenue for the 2024-25 season and dipped from the prior year, as teams faced the lower rights fees stemming from the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports, now Main Street Sports, and some pivoted to less lucrative over-the-air options.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Shares were somewhat volatile in premarket trading and dipped at the start of the conference call.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The Hornets made the FCS playoffs in 2023 under coach Andy Thompson, and the team dipped to 3-9 last season.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
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Raised in New York, Donnelly immersed herself in musical theater from a young age before breaking out on screen as cheerleader Addison Wells in Disney’s Zombies franchise.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Hinds immersed himself in art study and spent decades as a teacher, a musician playing African drums and a performer of traditional dance.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jays scooped him up on waivers after the Red Sox designated him for assignment in September of last year.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Other previous winners include Ezra Collective (2023), Little Simz (2022), and Arlo Parks (2021), while the likes of Arctic Monkeys, PJ Harvey, Dave and The xx have also scooped the trophy over the years.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 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
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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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What began as a mother’s attempt to capture a picture-perfect vacation moment aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream ended in tragedy, as police say a 5-year-old girl plunged from a deck after being encouraged to climb into an open porthole.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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As the war in Gaza dragged on, and Israel plunged deeper into the Palestinian territory, the settler right appeared poised to obtain its prize.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Every single item fit easily into the bag’s zippered interior except for my laptop, which peeked out of the top.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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An executive producer of the forthcoming Hulu show, the mother of six hit the red carpet in sleek black boots, which ever-so-slightly peeked out from underneath her long, voluminous black Jacquemus trousers.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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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
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Also, Samis Calderon flushed a slam off a move down the baseline, while Peterson dunked to finish a strong drive to the goal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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While news of that lifeline briefly triggered a sharp rally earlier this month, the peso has since given up those gains and has tumbled by more than 40% against the greenback so far this year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Netflix tumbled more than 10% for the week after missing earnings expectations, hit by a $619 million tax charge in Brazil.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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