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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About seven months ago, the average 30-year mortgage rate briefly dipped below 6% for the first time in years, prompting hopes that cheaper borrowing would finally unfreeze the housing market. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Oil prices dipped to near two-week lows, but increasing costs of fuel raised fears of broader economic fallout. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Amid that political environment, both Texas GOP leaders have dipped their toes into data center opposition in recent months. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 In 2025, the foundation dipped into its endowment in order to hand out $135 million. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026 In 2021, an Australian arts festival spiked plans to exhibit a Union Flag dipped in blood donated by Indigenous people. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 And in July 2025, Alo dipped its feet into the low-profile footwear trend with the launch of the Sunset sneaker. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 That followed solid retail sales in April and May as Americans dipped into their government tax refunds. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Bear hunts in the state ended in 1994, when populations dipped dangerously low, returned for one year in 2015, and were banned again until last year. — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped

Adjective

The submarine can remain submerged and operate at considerable distances from its home port while carrying a larger strike arsenal.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
New Jersey State Police said the boat was near submerged pilings.

— Vanessa Murdock, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

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The ball, as a backwards pass or a lateral, was live, and the Saints scooped it up for a score.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
In other key prizes, French director Robert Guediguian’s A Woman Today (Une Femme Aujourd’hui) won the Europa Cinemas Label, while Italian director Nicola Sorcinelli’s Balcanica scooped the People’s Choice Award.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of scooped

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Shares have plunged nearly 18% over the past three months as investors weigh the risks of CoreWeave taking out massive amounts of debt to fuel growth.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
The slaying, which federal prosecutors say was partly plotted in South Florida, plunged the country deeper into chaos.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of plunged

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Her flowy brown hair was worn loose, while oversized sunglasses peeked out from her face, which was dolled up with light blush and lipstick.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Few people meandered in and out of the shops lining the square around the courthouse in Platte City as a passerby stopped at the top of the courthouse steps, tried the locked doors and peeked inside before walking away.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of peeked

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Use them the way the researchers used them, hydrated, time-limited and with a clear read on your own cardiovascular baseline.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
With so many outdoor activities going on, make sure to take care of yourselves by staying hydrated and periodically seeking out shade in between the fun.

— Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of hydrated

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Love, born Darlene Wright in 1941, shuttled between Los Angeles and Texas and spent her first 15 years in church, dunked in gospel as much as Aretha or Ray Charles were.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Moisés Ballesteros dunked an RBI single into center for a 1-1 tie, advancing Grissom to third.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026