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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
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Olaplex sales dipped in the third quarter, but surpassed Wall Street sales forecasts.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The shares dipped 3% in late trading after the numbers and following a recent run-up.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
These classic glazed donut holes have been dipped in pink-and-green icing, paying homage to the villainous and heroic forces of Oz.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
By the end of 2022, the prison population dipped to its lowest in years, as IDOC moved hundreds of inmates elsewhere and shut down half of the facility because of the staffing shortage.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
However, capacity also dipped to 58 percent.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Performances have not been disastrous, even as results have dipped against strong opponents.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
In stock markets abroad, indexes dipped in Europe following a mixed finish in Asia Friday.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The number of cancellations doubled to 148 Tuesday, while the number of delays dipped somewhat to 2,133, the website reported.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Olaplex sales dipped in the third quarter, but surpassed Wall Street sales forecasts.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The shares dipped 3% in late trading after the numbers and following a recent run-up.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
These classic glazed donut holes have been dipped in pink-and-green icing, paying homage to the villainous and heroic forces of Oz.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
By the end of 2022, the prison population dipped to its lowest in years, as IDOC moved hundreds of inmates elsewhere and shut down half of the facility because of the staffing shortage.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
However, capacity also dipped to 58 percent.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Performances have not been disastrous, even as results have dipped against strong opponents.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
In stock markets abroad, indexes dipped in Europe following a mixed finish in Asia Friday.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
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Rostyslav Semikov, who helped facilitate the trip, said the goal was for the Ukrainian doctors to be immersed in best practices.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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But you’ll still be immersed in nature and stillness, nonetheless.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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After assisting a customer, an employee put on gloves and scooped ice from the ice machine without washing their hands.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Detroit waived him shortly before the start of the 2025 campaign, which was when Kansas City scooped him up.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The at-bats were brief and uneventful, the opposite of the approach that carried Toronto to this stage and felled Snell in Game 1.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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That says a lot about the 2025 Red Sox, who were a top offensive team in many metrics, but were also felled by their bats in crucial spots throughout the year and postseason.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Erdoğan changed course in 2023 and brought in new central-bank leadership who jacked interest rates to nearly 50 percent and plunged the country into a recession in a desperate effort to restore credibility.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Shares have plunged more than 20% over the course of those two days.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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Step by careful step, Holbrook climbed, holding out bologna and cheese until two pairs of cautious eyes peeked back.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Behind those waiting to greet the president along the driveway, a tan fence concealed the demolition of the East Wing, though a yellow bulldozer peeked out over the top.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Steam clouds around the head of someone who has just dunked their full body.—
Amelia Arvesen,
Outside,
16 Dec. 2025
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Public service representatives, including Tower Area Ambulance Services Director Suihkonen, were all taking turns getting dunked in the tank.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Having some of the oranges spooned out and some sectioned made a texturally and visually interesting ambrosia.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 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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Its stock tumbled more than 11% this week after the company’s earnings report on Monday.—
Blair Bao,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The company’s shares, which have soared by more than 160% this year, tumbled by more than 8% despite the company’s quarterly results beating Wall Street’s earnings and revenue expectations.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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