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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
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
For stargazers who have dipped their toes into the world of binoculars and telescopes, prices stack up quickly and even one purchase can wipe out thousands of dollars.
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Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Cases continued to rise the years but dipped in 2024 and then more than doubled in 2025, reaching nearly 400 cases.
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Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The stock price has dipped below recent peaks, and discussions have transitioned from celebration to doubt.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Oil on Thursday briefly dipped below its last prewar price of just under $73 per barrel, a sign that the market believes the situation is improving.
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Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The battery dipped down to between half and two-thirds full after each session.
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Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
World Cup sensation Freddy dipped his toes into the country music world in epic fashion.
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David Hookstead Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
But whenever Louis’s hand dipped, Schmeling sneaked in a lightning-quick right cross.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Verb
The numbers behind the downturn Wine consumption has dipped to historic lows.
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Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
For stargazers who have dipped their toes into the world of binoculars and telescopes, prices stack up quickly and even one purchase can wipe out thousands of dollars.
—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Cases continued to rise the years but dipped in 2024 and then more than doubled in 2025, reaching nearly 400 cases.
—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The stock price has dipped below recent peaks, and discussions have transitioned from celebration to doubt.
—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Oil on Thursday briefly dipped below its last prewar price of just under $73 per barrel, a sign that the market believes the situation is improving.
—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The battery dipped down to between half and two-thirds full after each session.
—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
World Cup sensation Freddy dipped his toes into the country music world in epic fashion.
—
David Hookstead Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
But whenever Louis’s hand dipped, Schmeling sneaked in a lightning-quick right cross.
—
Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
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The driver was found deceased inside her submerged vehicle hours after calling 911 for help.
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This seemingly futuristic idea drew on his Navy experience with water-splitting electrolyzers, which supplied the oxygen that enabled subs to remain submerged for months at a time, and NASA’s use of hydrogen fuel cells to power the Apollo missions.
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The singer has been immersed in entertainment her whole life.
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This curved gaming monitor sports a 1000R curve that helps you get immersed in your gameplay by wrapping around your peripheral vision.
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Philadelphia just scooped him with the 22nd pick.
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Deep River Ice will serve Italian ice and gourmet hard scooped ice cream on select nights.
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The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
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John Adams famously wrote to his wife, Abigail, that smallpox was killing 10 soldiers for every one felled in battle.
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The importance of that relationship became clear in 2025, when live cattle imports plunged by more than 50%.
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Oil stockpiles at the critical oil hub of Cushing, Oklahoma, have plunged to the bare minimum of what is needed to operate.
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My trusty spreadsheet peeked at building permits in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties – for renting or owning – and found that developers in the 12 months ending in March had plans approved for the most housing since August 2007.
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Bass peeked around the back doors of a supporter’s Venice home Sunday afternoon to cheers from several dozen supporters at an intimate event.
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To keep your lips smooth and hydrated year-round, apply this lip balm, which is formulated with beeswax and shea butter.
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To stay safe in the heat everyone is being encouraged to stay hydrated, avoid the sun during peak hours, around midday, and staying home to keep cool.
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In Rome, tourists dunked their arms and faces into the city’s famous fountains, while visitors at Milan Fashion Week hid under parasols.
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Tourists in Rome dunked in fountains.
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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