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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
According to Labor Department data, the pace of growth in fiscal year 2025 dipped slightly from the year before.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Smith played one final season with the Seahawks in 2024, but his play dipped.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Such big-name returns are good news for the league after attendance dipped 5% from 2024 to 2025.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Gender and racial representation on the big screen dipped once again in 2025, with the sharpest decline among women in lead roles, a new study found.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
During the pandemic, turnover rates temporarily dipped lower, then increased as high as 32%, as exhausted staff left the teaching profession.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Shares of Oracle have dipped 21% this year, swept up in a broader sell-off targeting the technology industry upon fears of artificial intelligence disruption.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Morning temperatures dipped to the mid-50s, but that's already a good 10-15 degrees warmer than our average high today.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Flush the pests away with a strong stream of water, followed by a damp cloth or a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
According to Labor Department data, the pace of growth in fiscal year 2025 dipped slightly from the year before.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Smith played one final season with the Seahawks in 2024, but his play dipped.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Such big-name returns are good news for the league after attendance dipped 5% from 2024 to 2025.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Gender and racial representation on the big screen dipped once again in 2025, with the sharpest decline among women in lead roles, a new study found.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
During the pandemic, turnover rates temporarily dipped lower, then increased as high as 32%, as exhausted staff left the teaching profession.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Shares of Oracle have dipped 21% this year, swept up in a broader sell-off targeting the technology industry upon fears of artificial intelligence disruption.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Morning temperatures dipped to the mid-50s, but that's already a good 10-15 degrees warmer than our average high today.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
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The hardest problem in science The contents of our mental lives and the physical fabric of the reality we are immersed in appear to belong to two distinct domains.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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Once immersed in clinical practice, her attention centered on cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics, where precision meets emotion and subtle changes can influence confidence and self-perception.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Trump is scheduled to travel to China for a meeting with leader Xi Jinping in just three weeks, but planning remains scattershot, with no final list of officials and executives joining him, Semafor scooped.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Paramount+ won Best Activation for Yellowjackets and, separately, Paramount+ Australia scooped Best Trailer.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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In Greek tragedies, the hero is felled by a fatal flaw.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Apartment buildings were felled by air strikes, and smoke billowed from the blasts; the buzz of Israeli drones filled the air.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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Stocks plunged, and the price of oil spiked by fifteen per cent, as Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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After a fifth year of extreme drought, water levels in Tehran’s five reservoirs plunged to some 10% of their capacity, prompting President Masoud Pezeshkian to warn the capital may have to be evacuated.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some 100 feet below the ocean's surface, Stephen Hawking peeked through the circular porthole of a submarine and saw the brilliant blue tropical water.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Our next view comes courtesy of Time and Date and was taken as a small crescent of the lunar disk peeked out around the massive sweep of our planet's umbral shadow late into the partial phase.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Using his chopsticks, Elijah dunked a dumpling into a tiny bowl of soy sauce.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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On the next possession, Stack dunked again, this time on an alley-oop toss from senior guard Jayden Wright, an Eastern Illinois recruit.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 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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Names like Mario Batali and Gino D’Acampo, along with tertiary institutions like Bon Appétit and major media organizations, have tumbled from prominence due to allegations of toxic or bullying behavior.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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While Democrats have more negative feelings about the court, the poll found that Republican confidence has also tumbled in recent years.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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