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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In 2025-26, his first full season as hockey operations adviser and mentor, Chára dipped his toe into multiple buckets, including management and coaching. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 After having climbed all week, bond yields finally dipped slightly Thursday as markets weighed the odds of an interest rate hike this month. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 As taiko accompanied the demonstration, Kawashita bowed, dipped the oversized brush and swept it across the paper in deliberate, fluid movements before completing the work with her signature in red. — Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Shares dipped about 2% in extended trading, following a 5% drop during the regular session. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Women directing broadcast programs also dipped from 18 percent in 2024-25 to 16 percent in 2025-26. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 When the inaugural train packed with passengers hit the first pontoon, the entire structure dipped just a single inch — far better than even the most optimistic computer models predicted. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 From 2023 to 2024, there was a slight drop-off — the percentage of 25-and-older residents with any degree, except for bachelor’s, dipped slightly. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Ulin has put together the kind of anthology that begs to be dipped into and savored. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped

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During our bass outing, Wing continually rammed submerged stumps and sent Dunn and his equipment sprawling.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Place the bag, or bags, of fish in a large bowl of cold water and weigh down the bag(s) with a plate to keep them submerged.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of submerged

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Serving in another field or capacity, pursuing a hobby or getting immersed in a new discipline or art, especially for those in creative spaces, can impart unique and valuable perspectives that inform one’s whole approach to work.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Bofill, who is from the eastern Cuban port city of Manzanillo, grew up immersed in music.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of immersed

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The souvenir cups that come with the drinks have to be ordered by January and the three million melon balls are then scooped in the Bronx before being delivered to Flushing Meadows in Queens.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Their batter was thick enough to be scooped into the pan using an ice cream scoop.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

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Rincker, a German immigrant, was known for casting the bell that hung from the first Cook County Courthouse, which was felled by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Frightened that she may be plagued by the same mental illness that felled her mom, Gemma stubbornly refuses to believe anything is wrong.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of fell

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Cheng Xin | Getty Images Lululemon shares plunged more than 20% this morning after the athleisure retailer's weak revenue report and outlook.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
In the same time, shootings plunged 48%, robberies 35% and car thefts 20% — and those levels have generally improved or held this year.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of plunged

Adjective

Modern-day formulas are often weightless and tout ingredients like hyaluronic acid and antioxidants to plump up the skin and keep it hydrated—while evening out tone and smoothing over textured spots.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
With the warm temperatures ahead, Salopek encouraged those planning to go outside to take breaks, stay hydrated and try to limit their time in the heat.

— Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026