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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
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
Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
There has been a lot of transaction activity in the transports space and CSX is dipping its toes in too.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 May 2026
But instead of dipping south and cutting across Texas, the Southwest Chief takes a more direct route, chugging across the American West (Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona).
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Since then, Katie’s Kennel, operated nearly entirely by women, has grown to around 50 employees and serves communities across the metro, extending from Stillwell to Gladstone and dipping into Johnson County.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Overnight lows are forecast in the low-to-mid 50s, with Sacramento dipping to about 54.
—Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
While it’s not required, dipping the cut end into a rooting hormone can speed up the rooting process and increase the success rate.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Hidden in perpetual darkness, these craters remain colder than Pluto, with temperatures dipping to around minus 370 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 223 degrees Celsius).
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Twenty-seven percent of respondents approved of how Trump is handling inflation, dipping below his previous low of 31% in April.
—James Powel, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Adjective
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
Verb
The atmosphere is super relaxed, with folks spending the day lying on the sand, families dipping into the water, and yes, heading into surf.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
There has been a lot of transaction activity in the transports space and CSX is dipping its toes in too.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 May 2026
But instead of dipping south and cutting across Texas, the Southwest Chief takes a more direct route, chugging across the American West (Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona).
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Since then, Katie’s Kennel, operated nearly entirely by women, has grown to around 50 employees and serves communities across the metro, extending from Stillwell to Gladstone and dipping into Johnson County.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Overnight lows are forecast in the low-to-mid 50s, with Sacramento dipping to about 54.
—Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
While it’s not required, dipping the cut end into a rooting hormone can speed up the rooting process and increase the success rate.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Hidden in perpetual darkness, these craters remain colder than Pluto, with temperatures dipping to around minus 370 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 223 degrees Celsius).
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Twenty-seven percent of respondents approved of how Trump is handling inflation, dipping below his previous low of 31% in April.
—James Powel, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipping
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The victim described, matter-of-factly, how her trafficker had cut up jalapeños and tossed them into a toilet before banging her head against the inside of the bowl and dunking it into the water.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Known for his athleticism, Christian also has become a force dunking off lobs.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Serve cold in small bowls or over Bibb lettuce with tortilla chips for scooping for the ultimate no-cook party food.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
23 May 2026
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Freeze for 4 to 6 hours or overnight before scooping.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Unfortunately, announced investment plans for clean tech manufacturing totaled just $2 billion in the quarter, plunging by 79% from 2025’s first quarter and the lowest level in more than five years.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The bride-to-be wore a white halterneck gown with a plunging neckline and front tie closure.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Like India, Indonesia has been wrestling with a falling currency, and on May 20, the country's central bank raised its policy interest rates by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points.—
Sri Jegarajah,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Anyone who likes keeping the balcony doors open at night and falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves should enjoy the Ocean Rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Food and drink Borg Restaurant is the namesake dining space at the hotel, with ground-floor views peeking out over Austurvöllur Square.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Motorola’s cameras aren’t up to the standards of Google or Apple, but the larger main camera sensors on these phones do a better job than any camera peeking through a hole in your screen.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 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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Venus and Jupiter align in Cancer in the part of your chart governing long journeys, higher learning, and international exploration, making the first two weeks especially ripe for immersing yourself in a new culture and simply having a wonderful time.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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The center caps its three-week sessions at 15 guests and describes its mission as immersing participants in practices and behaviors that might otherwise take years to develop through outpatient therapy alone.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before spooning into bowls.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Dipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipping. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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