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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
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 new sauce—part of Taco Bell’s commitment to bringing more dipping options to customers, driven by consumer feedback—combines Frank’s RedHot with the fast-food chain’s signature Diablo heat plus Spicy Ranch.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 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
Joseph Dames, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Increasing clouds are expected Tuesday, with a high near 23 degrees and wind chill values dipping below zero at times as a light southwest wind develops.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2026
Hard freezes are expected each morning, with temperatures dipping into the middle to upper 20s.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Salt's ability to melt ice is limited by temperatures dipping below 15 degrees.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 27 Jan. 2026
Temperatures are expected to remain frigid, with lows dipping below zero throughout the week.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The dangerous freezing temperatures are expected to remain for the rest of the week, with wind chills dipping as low as 25 degrees below zero, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Diners can also add fish powder to heighten the flavor of the sauce before dipping their bites into the warm mixture.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
An extreme cold watch also begins Thursday and is expected to last until noon on Saturday with temperatures dipping as low as -21.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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 new sauce—part of Taco Bell’s commitment to bringing more dipping options to customers, driven by consumer feedback—combines Frank’s RedHot with the fast-food chain’s signature Diablo heat plus Spicy Ranch.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 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
Verb
Mornings will be well below zero, with wind chills dipping into the 20s below zero at times.
—Joseph Dames, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Increasing clouds are expected Tuesday, with a high near 23 degrees and wind chill values dipping below zero at times as a light southwest wind develops.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2026
Hard freezes are expected each morning, with temperatures dipping into the middle to upper 20s.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Salt's ability to melt ice is limited by temperatures dipping below 15 degrees.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 27 Jan. 2026
Temperatures are expected to remain frigid, with lows dipping below zero throughout the week.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The dangerous freezing temperatures are expected to remain for the rest of the week, with wind chills dipping as low as 25 degrees below zero, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Diners can also add fish powder to heighten the flavor of the sauce before dipping their bites into the warm mixture.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
An extreme cold watch also begins Thursday and is expected to last until noon on Saturday with temperatures dipping as low as -21.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipping
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In homage to the Dead, Speirs created tie-dye shirts with an image of a dunking skeleton and the colors of the Lithuanian flag, a version of which still sells.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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Many basketball and football athletes are now selling their passing, tackling and dunking skills each year to the highest bidder.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
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So where did this period-scooping myth come from?—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2026
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Two coolers were used for scooping ice under a shaded tent, while the other two sat in direct sun.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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In Nashville, high temperatures were to rise Wednesday just above freezing before plunging to 13 F overnight.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Nashville, Tennessee, where nearly 100,000 power outages lingered early Wednesday, high temperatures were to rise just above freezing before plunging to 13 Fahrenheit overnight.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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But absent any concerning signs that the labor market is falling a cliff, the Fed will also likely turn to inflation data for the cue on when to lower rates again.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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But their story appears to be falling apart.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Surgery scar peeking from behind a black blazer, their gaze is both soft and firm.—
Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The actress, 27, was recently photographed heading to Los Angeles’ Canter’s Deli sporting denim trousers, a sleek brown coat and an oversize bag with a bottle of Hellmann’s mayonnaise peeking out.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Cernan, the junior pilot, was outside, dangling—actually spinning, tumbling, and flailing—at the end of a long umbilical cord, completely unable to control his movements.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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Naru aside, Killer of Killers and Badlands have left a few dangling story threads.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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While immersing themselves in vintage dance, Cathleen and James had their day jobs.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The system includes several easy-to-use tools for enhancing dialogue or immersing yourself in surround sound, all without waking any light sleepers or disturbing the neighbors.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Don’t skip spooning off excess grease after cooking the meat.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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The episode ends with all of them spooning in bed together.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Dipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipping. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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