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as in immersing
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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2
as in scooping
to lift out with something that holds liquid
carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle
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3
as in plunging
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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4
as in falling
to lead or extend downward
slow down, the road dips here
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5
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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as in sinking
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Recent Examples of dipping
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The first two do so, but the third has his finger caught dipping into the cookie jar so to speak.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
According to historic data from the National Weather Service, this is when each region sees its average first frost, or temperatures dipping below 32 degrees.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One by one, take eggplant slices dipping only one side in egg white and then breadcrumbs.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Stocks were initially up Friday, perhaps because of the possibility of rate cuts, before dipping into negative territory later in the day on concerns of a slowdown.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
The paddlers, all youths from Indigenous communities in the Americas, scampered off their kayaks and raced across the sandbar, ceremoniously ending the trip by dipping their fingers in the choppy sea water.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Temperatures will be as much as 20 degrees below average in some places, with highs dipping down into the 50s, which might be enough to keep some people away from the beach.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
There’s no dipping your fingers into a pot of cream here.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
That same set also slips slightly on the Official Americana chart, dipping to the same position.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The first two do so, but the third has his finger caught dipping into the cookie jar so to speak.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
According to historic data from the National Weather Service, this is when each region sees its average first frost, or temperatures dipping below 32 degrees.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One by one, take eggplant slices dipping only one side in egg white and then breadcrumbs.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Stocks were initially up Friday, perhaps because of the possibility of rate cuts, before dipping into negative territory later in the day on concerns of a slowdown.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
The paddlers, all youths from Indigenous communities in the Americas, scampered off their kayaks and raced across the sandbar, ceremoniously ending the trip by dipping their fingers in the choppy sea water.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Temperatures will be as much as 20 degrees below average in some places, with highs dipping down into the 50s, which might be enough to keep some people away from the beach.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
There’s no dipping your fingers into a pot of cream here.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipping
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As in his previous films, a clanking, rattling soundscape constructed entirely in post is an artisanal marvel, immersing viewers both in the perilous metallic din of a maybe-sinking ship, and the comforting artifice of analog movie-making.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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While each room features gas fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows—perfect for immersing yourself in the dense pine forest and Sierra Nevada mountain views—there’s plenty to keep you occupied on the grounds as well.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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Helicopters and super scoopers--specialized firefighting aircraft scooping water out of Pine Flat Lake-- supported suppression efforts as visibility allowed.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Cadillac might be scooping customers up from Germans now — something the brand had been trying to do for decades — but EV tech is moving quickly.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Observers warn that any attempt to disarm it by force risks plunging the country into civil conflict.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Some might argue that the United States is risking plunging itself into an ethically questionable war, but that is unlikely.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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This can be something forceful falling or pressing on the toe or twisting it in an awkward manner.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Borrowers aged 18 to 29 are also falling 90 or more days late on auto loans faster than older borrowers.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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But Nvotová kept peeking behind closed doors.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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They’re hidden in the background, just barely peeking out above the overflowing arrangements of roses.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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For Denver, one thing Johnson’s lob prowess should create is another way to optimize the superlative athleticism and dunking ability of Aaron Gordon, with Christian Braun, Peyton Watson and DaRon Holmes also being potential targets.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Yao was known for his imposing presence on the court as a 7-foot-6 center manning the middle and dunking easily whenever possible.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Try spooning dollops of high-quality marinara over the top before baking for extra depth.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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Or the opposite, suddenly words are tumbling onto a page as if someone else is conducting.—
Beverly Gologorsky
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Renee Parenteau To say that Shannon Miller knows about tumbling in gymnastics would be an understatement.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Dipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipping. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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