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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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2
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
Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
But by the afternoon shares were down 4%, and Musk’s net worth had dipped down to $490 billion.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Clarkson’s efficiency has dipped in recent years.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Some bakeries also offer orejas dipped in chocolate.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The overnight temperature in the region on April 5 dipped to 38ºF, nearly freezing.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Fox has also, after vowing to stay out of the subscription streaming wars, dipped a toe in with the launch of Fox One.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The high schoolers passing Math also dipped 3% from the previous year and 14% from 2019 reaching 45%.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Spotify shares dipped 6% following the announcement.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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And in fact, the ratio for Big Tech stocks, which have been driving the market surge, has actually dipped marginally.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
But by the afternoon shares were down 4%, and Musk’s net worth had dipped down to $490 billion.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Clarkson’s efficiency has dipped in recent years.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Some bakeries also offer orejas dipped in chocolate.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The overnight temperature in the region on April 5 dipped to 38ºF, nearly freezing.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Fox has also, after vowing to stay out of the subscription streaming wars, dipped a toe in with the launch of Fox One.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The high schoolers passing Math also dipped 3% from the previous year and 14% from 2019 reaching 45%.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Spotify shares dipped 6% following the announcement.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
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Jews are immersed in the spirituality of the holiday and proclaim their faith in God to accept their repentance, forgive their sins and seal their fate for a year of life, health and happiness.—
Krys'tal Griffin,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Several of our testers noted their children were immersed in imaginative adventures that had pets swinging, taking baths, and tucking in for royal naps.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Written with Matthew Hales, the concept record depicted the stages of dating from early romance to its end, and scooped the best album prize at the Ivor Novello Awards the following year.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Among other awards from separate juries, Miao Zhuangzhuang’s Daughters, which screened in the Made In Shanxi section, scooped both the Netpac Award for Best First Film and the Tong Ye Award.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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Onscreen, a bridezilla sent an equivalent table soaring through a banquet hall, felling at least one chandelier.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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They’re supposed to do fine in extreme heat and snow, though residents of other cities have had to rescue them when they’ve been felled by weather.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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American distillers have gotten a costly cold shoulder from Canada, where their exports plunged 85% earlier this year — topping broad declines in key international markets amid global trade tensions, a spirits industry group said Monday.—
Joseph Hostetler,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Aehr Test Systems — The stock plunged 20% after the semiconductor testing solutions firm reported a year-over-year drop in revenue and declined to issue guidance due to global trade tensions.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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The other ingredients covered much of the shellfish flavors, though a smoky umami profile peeked through even in portions without oyster chunks.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Shoes and booties from his new Marie Antoinette capsule collection peeked from little green trees and bushes set up in the museum’s big marble hallway.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Soaked in a meaty mushroom stock, dredged in flour, and dunked in buttermilk, these crispy, tender mushrooms are extra delicious.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sure, the Oreo itself did its job, because Oreos rarely disappoint, but the heavy batter it was dunked in had the texture and flavor of a bad pancake.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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With jammy, juicy cherries swimming in a salty, tangy sauce, all spooned over crispy-skilled chicken, the foundation is strong.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Saturday’s start could’ve tumbled into another painful loss.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Visits to Cracker Barrel tumbled.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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