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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
Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Warner’s stock dipped about 1%, while Paramount jumped more than 7%.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Reading proficiency has dipped 4 percentage points since 2019 as schools have struggled to make up for pandemic learning losses.
—CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Abbott’s job approval dipped below 50% in a recent poll of voters, as did Trump’s.
—Karen Brooks Harper
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Scrub the area with a non-abrasive sponge to get rid of stains or visible mold, then wipe the area with a clean cloth dipped in water to rinse.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
It is typically dipped in salt water and then eaten.
—Seth Jacobson, wickedlocal.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Shares dipped more than 3% before the opening bell.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Then, in 2025, his production dipped.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Directed by Jerry Morka, the video finds BigX and company rolling out old-school automobiles dipped in candy paint with glistening rims, staying true to the Texan tradition of always doing it big.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Warner’s stock dipped about 1%, while Paramount jumped more than 7%.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Reading proficiency has dipped 4 percentage points since 2019 as schools have struggled to make up for pandemic learning losses.
—CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Abbott’s job approval dipped below 50% in a recent poll of voters, as did Trump’s.
—Karen Brooks Harper
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Scrub the area with a non-abrasive sponge to get rid of stains or visible mold, then wipe the area with a clean cloth dipped in water to rinse.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
It is typically dipped in salt water and then eaten.
—Seth Jacobson, wickedlocal.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Shares dipped more than 3% before the opening bell.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Then, in 2025, his production dipped.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
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Mendoza has been part of Los Angeles’ house scene since her teens, growing up immersed in warehouse parties, backyard functions and DIY spaces.—
Holly Alvarado,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the case of Delta Slim, Lindo immersed himself in the world of the blues.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2026
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Then they were scooped from the pot and set on a plate to rest, glistening and congealed, revealing the color of the filling within.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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This eclipses the previous record for a film by a Black director, held by Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, which scooped two awards in 2014.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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Too many people, particularly those in my age group, have been felled by a cold that morphed into pneumonia, or a UTI that landed them in the hospital, or a simple stumble on a floor mat that resulted in surgery and months of physical therapy.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Using drone surveys to map the forest canopy, the team tested how views might shift if certain trees were felled, inching toward a location that felt both deliberate and deferential to the land.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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Unity has plunged 59% so far in 2026, among the worst performances in Jefferies’ basket.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sporting a red leotard with a neckline that plunged all the way down to her sternum, Jenner accented the one-piece with matching sheer tights and peep-toe heels.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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The sun highlighted the red in her hair and peeked in the corner of the photo.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Under the hem, smooth light brown ankle boots peeked out.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Udeh dunked for the first time as a 6-3 seventh grader and soon thereafter was turning heads on the AAU circuit and at Barnett Park in the Pine Hills neighborhood outside of downtown Orlando.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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On one sequence Harding made a perfect bounce pass to a cutting Edmonds, who dunked over a West Virginia defender.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 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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Bursts of Bing cherries and plump raisins add a fruity depth, making every bite savory, juicy, and just sweet enough, especially when spooned over creamy mashed potatoes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
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The stock has tumbled nearly 36% from its 52-week high from July.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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An Orange County house hunter’s financial burden rose 17% in the past three years, while house payments tumbled 40% in 2007-2009.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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