1
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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3
as in fell
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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4
as in plunged
to lead or extend downward
slow down, the road dips here
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5
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
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Gabbriette dipped into Saint Laurent’s archives for her outfit, arriving in a black minidress from its spring 2023 collection, designed by then-creative director Tom Ford.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
In stock markets abroad, indexes dipped in Europe following a mixed finish in Asia Friday.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
This big snaking thing is dipped into the pool, and starts draining it from everyone else.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025
Even The Row, the cult favorite of every millennial minimalist, dipped its toe into the showy textile with mid-length skirts that were given a feathery facade.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Stocks dipped during the session as investors analyzed quarterly reports from Big Tech.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Bobby Kogan, senior director of federal budget policy at the Center for American Progress, pointed out that there is a contingency fund for SNAP that should be dipped into to help SNAP beneficiaries.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
Most recently, Alverson has also dipped his toe into advising sorority hopefuls as a rush coach — part of an emerging market for girls looking to polish up their image before heading off to college.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Performances have not been disastrous, even as results have dipped against strong opponents.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Gabbriette dipped into Saint Laurent’s archives for her outfit, arriving in a black minidress from its spring 2023 collection, designed by then-creative director Tom Ford.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
In stock markets abroad, indexes dipped in Europe following a mixed finish in Asia Friday.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
This big snaking thing is dipped into the pool, and starts draining it from everyone else.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025
Even The Row, the cult favorite of every millennial minimalist, dipped its toe into the showy textile with mid-length skirts that were given a feathery facade.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Stocks dipped during the session as investors analyzed quarterly reports from Big Tech.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Bobby Kogan, senior director of federal budget policy at the Center for American Progress, pointed out that there is a contingency fund for SNAP that should be dipped into to help SNAP beneficiaries.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
Most recently, Alverson has also dipped his toe into advising sorority hopefuls as a rush coach — part of an emerging market for girls looking to polish up their image before heading off to college.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
Verb
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Guests are immersed into a storyline and given laser guns that shoot at different characters.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Macmillan immersed herself in make-believe, admiring how nails could enliven a fantasy version of herself.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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After taking an early 3-0 lead and forcing the Ravens to punt on their opening series, Tahj Washington fumbled after a catch and Baltimore’s Alohi Gilman scooped it up and returned it to Miami’s 7, setting up Jackson’s first touchdown pass to Mark Andrews.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Craig Silverman and Alexios Mantzarlis, two other internet sleuths who’ve covered similar issues, launched their own independent outlet, Indicator, earlier this year, as Semafor scooped.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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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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These rockets were the first to be reusable and plunged the cost of a launch from ten thousand dollars or more per kilogram to around one or two thousand dollars per kilogram.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Quaid plunged back into parenthood in 2007 at age 53, welcoming twins Thomas and Grace in 2007 with now-ex-wife Kimberly Buffington.—
Anya Leon,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 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
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The music here feels like it’s curated just for me, like someone peeked at my Spotify playlist.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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,
22 Oct. 2025
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Also, Samis Calderon flushed a slam off a move down the baseline, while Peterson dunked to finish a strong drive to the goal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 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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While news of that lifeline briefly triggered a sharp rally earlier this month, the peso has since given up those gains and has tumbled by more than 40% against the greenback so far this year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Netflix tumbled more than 10% for the week after missing earnings expectations, hit by a $619 million tax charge in Brazil.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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