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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
Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Prices dipped slightly from Thursday when drivers paid the most on average since July 2022.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 May 2026
April 29Trump’s approval rating dipped two points from March, to 40%, and his disapproval rating increased five points, to 56%, according to the latest Emerson College survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted April 24-26 (the poll has a margin of error of 3).
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
His counting stats remain nearly even, but his efficiency has dipped.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Rates have steadily climbed since the Iran war started — after having dipped below 6% just before.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan hugged, twirled, dipped and danced across the frames taken during their first dance as a married couple, and the shots showed off new angles of her royal reception dress for the first time.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Rates then dipped below 6% again shortly after, before ticking back up.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Lawmakers raised tuition for state universities, took an axe to Medicaid and dipped into the state’s savings account to bridge the budget gap.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
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Along the walls of the store and behind glass displays, guests can find boxes of various pralines, which come in classic, chocolate-dipped, or infused with bourbon or Caribbean rum.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Prices dipped slightly from Thursday when drivers paid the most on average since July 2022.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 May 2026
April 29Trump’s approval rating dipped two points from March, to 40%, and his disapproval rating increased five points, to 56%, according to the latest Emerson College survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted April 24-26 (the poll has a margin of error of 3).
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
His counting stats remain nearly even, but his efficiency has dipped.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Rates have steadily climbed since the Iran war started — after having dipped below 6% just before.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan hugged, twirled, dipped and danced across the frames taken during their first dance as a married couple, and the shots showed off new angles of her royal reception dress for the first time.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Rates then dipped below 6% again shortly after, before ticking back up.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Lawmakers raised tuition for state universities, took an axe to Medicaid and dipped into the state’s savings account to bridge the budget gap.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
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Additionally, a study of 39 participant groups in 15 countries showed that people experience the same rhythm differently depending on the culture in which they’ve been immersed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Emma McCormick Goodhart Artist Emma McCormick Goodhart immersed herself in archaeoacoustics, the study of sound in archaeological contexts, like caves.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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French director Marine Atlan’s La Gradiva has scooped the top Ami Paris Grand Prize in the competition of Cannes parallel section Critics’ Week.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The ball went right back to Skenes, who scooped it up and easily tossed to first as the PNC Park booed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Firefighting crews worked Monday to cool residual heat and prevent hot spots from causing reignition, using chainsaws to fell and cut up hazardous trees, inspecting each section for heat and using hoses to extinguish any remaining embers.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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The timbers came from trees felled by Cyclone Pam, the Category 5 storm that flattened much of Vanuatu in 2015.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The stock has plunged 54% from that time to May 15.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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Brent crude plunged nearly 11%.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The door opened, and the man of the evening peeked out from the passenger’s seat.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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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,
23 Apr. 2026
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Soaked in a meaty mushroom stock, dredged in flour, and dunked in buttermilk, these crispy, tender mushrooms are extra delicious.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Randle shed Champagnie with a forearm and power dunked with two hands before Wembanyama could block it.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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It's spooned both at the crust and in the center decoration, but the flavor does have a brightness to it that is hard to come by without actual fresh strawberries.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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After six hours in the slow cooker, the stew is ready to be spooned over rice or tucked into warm flour tortillas.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
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Yields tumbled Wednesday as oil prices moved lower.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Global markets tumbled and oil prices rose Monday, with the international benchmark Brent crude oil around $110 per barrel.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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