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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
Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Before the Iran conflict erupted in late February, the euro zone's inflation rate had dipped below the central bank's 2% target.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Whether fans prefer them fresh, slightly stale or dipped in chocolate, those 2 billion marshmallow chicks and bunnies aren’t going anywhere.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Disney stock has dipped more than 4% over the past week and underlines the challenge behind D’Amaro’s vision of technology as a growth engine.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Our visit turned up Holiday Nog cookies from Pepperidge Farm and peppermint dipped Pocky treats, which were seasonal products from a few months ago.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2025, the Chargers dipped to ninth in scoring defense but remained in the top five in total defense.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Tagovailoa’s play dipped in cold weather, and in late-season games.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
When Blackstone dipped into its own pockets, as well as its employees’, earlier this month to meet more than the 5% of customer redemptions it was required to, fund managers worried that the generosity would spread.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Prices have dipped, inventory has grown, snowpack is at a record low, and economic concerns persist.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Before the Iran conflict erupted in late February, the euro zone's inflation rate had dipped below the central bank's 2% target.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Whether fans prefer them fresh, slightly stale or dipped in chocolate, those 2 billion marshmallow chicks and bunnies aren’t going anywhere.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Disney stock has dipped more than 4% over the past week and underlines the challenge behind D’Amaro’s vision of technology as a growth engine.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Our visit turned up Holiday Nog cookies from Pepperidge Farm and peppermint dipped Pocky treats, which were seasonal products from a few months ago.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2025, the Chargers dipped to ninth in scoring defense but remained in the top five in total defense.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Tagovailoa’s play dipped in cold weather, and in late-season games.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
When Blackstone dipped into its own pockets, as well as its employees’, earlier this month to meet more than the 5% of customer redemptions it was required to, fund managers worried that the generosity would spread.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
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Especially for someone whose entire adult life has been immersed in the adrenaline-infusion of coaching — from its exhilarating highs and anguishing lows to simply always being in the middle of so much.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Netanyahu, a child psychologist who works three times a week at the Jerusalem municipality, has immersed herself in the issue.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Proud, about a gay man who takes care of his infant niece after a family tragedy strikes, won the Grand Prize in the international competition and scooped best actor for lead Ignacy Liss.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Isaiah Evans came through for a momentum-swinging slam and scooped five offensive boards from the wing.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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With a hollow interior trunk, Stumpy was among 158 trees felled in 2024 as part of a project aimed at shoring up a sea wall near the National Mall.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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And to be sure, there were winds and rain strong enough to fell several trees, flood a few roads, and knock out power in some Maryland and Virginia suburbs.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2026
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The price of crude plunged by more than ten per cent.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Export revenues plunged by about 30% that month compared with a year earlier.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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For the occasion, my mother had put on her Balenciaga, a black dress with two wide shoulder straps, a firm bodice, a full skirt that ended a few inches above the ankles, and the illusion of an underskirt supplied by a band of taffeta ruffles, also black, that peeked out from beneath the hem.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Singer, rapper, and actress Shayna McHale (also known as Junglepussy) peeked out from under a single luminous, face-framing curl, which gathered above her graphite gown’s swooping ruffled details.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Austin Reaves had 25 points and eight assists Jaxson Hayes dunked seven times as the center had his first double-double of the season with 21 points and 10 rebounds, both season highs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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The drums might knock and rattle or sound like they were dunked in the subterranean oceans of Titan.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Their night was summed up when Marc Guehi spooned a chance over from six yards deep into stoppage time, after Mavropanos had blocked on the line from Nico O’Reilly.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 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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Stock markets have tumbled, and recession odds have climbed.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, stocks have tumbled.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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