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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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
After dipping their toes in with a handful of EPs, Necropalace launches this new direction in earnest, leveling up to a bigger label with Century Media and presenting the band’s most extravagant, vampiric suite yet.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
That maneuver had Orion dipping into the upper part of Earth's atmosphere and using atmospheric drag to reduce speed.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The high temperatures will top out at 73 degrees with lows dipping into the mid-50s overnight, according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
By the weekend, highs drop into the 70s with lows possibly dipping into the 40s.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
When Santa Clara voters approved Levi’s Stadium in 2010, the ballot initiative included taxpayer protections that prevented the city from dipping into its general fund for stadium or event-related expenses.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Online, people joked about dipping into retirement savings to buy a carton.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Pizza boxes were strewn about from the night before, and a few straggling musicians and associates were puttering around, dipping their feet in the infinity pool.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 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
After rising higher earlier this year and briefly breaking the $100-per-ounce barrier, silver prices slid sharply before dipping and rising — and then dipping again.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
After dipping their toes in with a handful of EPs, Necropalace launches this new direction in earnest, leveling up to a bigger label with Century Media and presenting the band’s most extravagant, vampiric suite yet.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
That maneuver had Orion dipping into the upper part of Earth's atmosphere and using atmospheric drag to reduce speed.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The high temperatures will top out at 73 degrees with lows dipping into the mid-50s overnight, according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
By the weekend, highs drop into the 70s with lows possibly dipping into the 40s.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
When Santa Clara voters approved Levi’s Stadium in 2010, the ballot initiative included taxpayer protections that prevented the city from dipping into its general fund for stadium or event-related expenses.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Online, people joked about dipping into retirement savings to buy a carton.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Pizza boxes were strewn about from the night before, and a few straggling musicians and associates were puttering around, dipping their feet in the infinity pool.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipping
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The Spurs’ Carter Bryant moves the ball between his legs in midair before dunking during the all-star dunk contest on Saturday.—
Ronaldo Bolaños,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Before some of the NBA’s best players spent Valentine’s Day Saturday in competitive 3-point shooting and dunking exhibitions, Commissioner Adam Silver gave his best lawyerly answers in a half-hour-long news conference focused largely on unethical hoops.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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Poppe was known in the Cincinnati news scene for scooping other TV stations during his 37 years at channel 9, starting in 1970 until retiring in 2007.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Feb. 2026
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Just like a New Year’s resolution, the feeding and scooping lasts for about a week or two, and then the enthusiasm wears off.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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Profit-taking began shortly thereafter, with the stock ultimately being among the hardest hit during the Covid crash, plunging below 10 before finally stabilizing.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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The attacks have focused on energy targets throughout the war's fourth winter, plunging millions of Ukrainians into periodic darkness amid bitterly cold weather.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Recommendations Strolling through the Historic Landmark District — crossing through squares and peeking in the windows of shops and beautiful old homes — offers a sense of what makes Savannah so distinct.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Think a flash of crimson red underneath a black winter coat, or a subtle pastel yellow peeking out from a grey cashmere.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 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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But Carew’s main objective is to continue immersing himself ever deeper into his new craft.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The new installment promises challenges across diverse locations, from navigating the Angolan desert in track vehicles to immersing in Malaysia’s automotive scene and testing American performance cars in California.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But your interest in separating eggs, stirring continuously, sifting or spooning or levelling flour—in short, your interest in baking—is a lie, although your interest in baked goods remains very much true.—
Talia Argondezzi,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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Serve hot over mashed potatoes, spooning sauce over chicken.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Dipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipping. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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