DIPPING Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in sinking

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verb

present participle of dip

as in dunking

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 scooping

to lift out with something that holds liquid carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle

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as in plunging

to go to a lower level especially abruptly the temperature dipped a bit in the evening

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as in falling

to lead or extend downward slow down, the road dips here

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as in peeking

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 dipping

Adjective

Available in 5-piece, 8-piece, 15-piece and 30-piece order sizes, the nuggets come in mini-buckets along with Jollibee’s signature gravy or one of five dipping sauces. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026 Most locations feature a selection of about 15 ice cream flavors stored in a dipping cabinet, including classics and seasonal options like banana pudding, cookies and cream, key lime pie and red velvet. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026 However, Chin-Hong urged Californians not to become complacent about the disease, as immunization rates have been gradually dipping. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026 Her team also makes marinara sauce and homemade ranch as dipping options. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 Couples will receive one six-pack of Insomnia’s signature warm cookies, three dipping sauces — milk chocolate, white chocolate and caramel — and two bottles of milk. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026 Quince Merino Wool Shawl Collar Long Coat The one staple to splurge on this season is a wool coat—one that pulls together an outfit yet will keep you warm as temperatures in places like Paris start seriously dipping. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 The Ultimate Trio option offers three appetizers and three dipping sauces from a 10-item selection of appetizers and 10 sauce options, giving customers 81,600 different possible combinations. — Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025

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Perhaps not for the fainthearted, this involves being gently slapped with oak branches in the sauna before dipping into a bracing cold plunge (rinse and repeat). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 More footage shot inside the disco shows the Real Madrid hunk grabbing Exposito, dipping her down and giving her a big kiss in front of everyone. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 But, for those who are dipping their toe into these massive markets for the first time, the experience can be overwhelming, even intimidating. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 Propagate catmint in late spring or early summer by cutting 3- to 4-inch-long stems, removing the lower leaves, and dipping the stems in rooting hormone. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026 At the same time, a growing number of consumers are dipping into savings and turning to credit to maintain spending. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 The cool mountain air offers a refreshing escape from muggy summer temperatures, with daytime highs typically hovering around 75 degrees Fahrenheit before dipping to the low 60s in the evening, so be sure to pack a light sweater. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026 Messi’s outswinging corner was typically on the money, dipping and swerving deliciously over the first man and into a dangerous pocket of space. — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026 Oreo Overload Nachos from Dairy Zone for $10 start with waffle chips piled around vanilla ice cream, hot fudge topped with crushed Oreo cookies for dipping and whipped cream. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipping

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Kelly wore a bright orange Roland Mouret midi dress, paired with light brown stiletto heels and matching jewelry, including multiple rings and small dangling earrings.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
The three cats quickly get distracted, though, by the dangling, bright lightbulb and string hanging above them.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 June 2026

Definition of dangling

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Submerge the berries in the water-vinegar bath, gently agitate the water with your hand, dunking the berries several times.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Definition of dunking

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The East Palo Alto Police Department posted a separate video from the rescue that shows the dog swimming furiously with seagulls circling overhead and firefighters scooping him out of the murky water and swaddling him in towels.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Activities like scooping, pouring, and experimenting with water encourage early math and science learning in a fun, hands-on way.

— Nicole Harris, Parents, 18 July 2026

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On July 26, the wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos modeled a plunging black bathing suit on her Instagram Stories.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 July 2026
The driver lost control of their vehicle in the 6900 block of South Cicero Avenue, plunging off the bridge carrying the roadway and colliding with a train box car below, police said.

— Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

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Global markets were also mixed, with South Korea’s Kospi stock index falling another 6% Wednesday as doubts over massive investments in artificial intelligence once again led investors to dump chipmakers’ shares.

— Yuri Kageyama, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Hikers in an area of the San Bernardino National Forest are being warned of falling rocks after one woman was injured, and another woman died after she was suspected to have been hit in the head by a large boulder.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of falling

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The undulating synth lead seems tailored to mimic the tone and timbre of a classical Indian singer, a comparison borne out by the occasional flashes of vocal sample peeking through the mix.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
The pool is great—high up and peeking out through the treeline for a glimpse of the ocean.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of peeking

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Walking, hiking, or simply immersing yourself in nature helps restore balance between the demands of everyday life and personal wellbeing.

— Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
The second involved filling a salad spinner with water and immersing the berries for one minute while stirring them by hand before draining and spinning them for 10 seconds.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of immersing

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Carefully turn and cook, spooning butter over, until second side is golden brown and fish is cooked through, about 3 minutes.

— Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
The fun part of this recipe is poking holes in the cake and then spooning in the blueberry and strawberry fillings alternately to create the red, white, and blue effect.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026