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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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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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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
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Tendys are available in packs of 3 or 4 pieces and both come with two dipping sauces.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 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
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Davis' ice dancing partner kicked off his season 18 strong, scoring straight 9s and never dipping below a rare 7.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
After dipping into the upper 30s at Kansas City International Airport early Monday, temperatures will bounce back to the mid-60s on Monday thanks to a high-pressure system over the region that will bring sunny days, the weather service said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
The six players who arrived before the start of the season did not have a single minute of Premier League experience to their name, and only Ladislav Krejci has impressed so far, with even the Czech defender’s levels dipping in the last two games.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Now word on the street has it the A-list actress might be dipping her toes back into the real estate waters, this time with a decadent Hollywood Regency-style spread in the prime lower Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
McIntyre has been dipping his toes in the holiday space, starring in Roku’s holiday film Jingle Bell Love alongside Michelle Morgan with a sequel, Jingle Bell Wedding, to premiere this holiday season.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Use it for dipping bread, in dressings and marinades, or as a finishing touch on caprese salads and ice cream.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Evan Peters is coming back to AHS after dipping out post Double Feature.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Tendys are available in packs of 3 or 4 pieces and both come with two dipping sauces.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 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
Bitcoin was last trading 5% lower on the day at $100,893, dipping at one point as low as $99,966.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Davis' ice dancing partner kicked off his season 18 strong, scoring straight 9s and never dipping below a rare 7.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
After dipping into the upper 30s at Kansas City International Airport early Monday, temperatures will bounce back to the mid-60s on Monday thanks to a high-pressure system over the region that will bring sunny days, the weather service said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
The six players who arrived before the start of the season did not have a single minute of Premier League experience to their name, and only Ladislav Krejci has impressed so far, with even the Czech defender’s levels dipping in the last two games.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Now word on the street has it the A-list actress might be dipping her toes back into the real estate waters, this time with a decadent Hollywood Regency-style spread in the prime lower Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
McIntyre has been dipping his toes in the holiday space, starring in Roku’s holiday film Jingle Bell Love alongside Michelle Morgan with a sequel, Jingle Bell Wedding, to premiere this holiday season.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Use it for dipping bread, in dressings and marinades, or as a finishing touch on caprese salads and ice cream.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Evan Peters is coming back to AHS after dipping out post Double Feature.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipping
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But this time, instead of being used as a dunking tool, the bread is baked right on top.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dude was a slant master, dinking and dunking to his heart’s delight, forcing safeties to creep up and putting linebackers on their heels.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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The writer finished the trail in 40 days and recounted stories of strangers handing him candy bars through car windows, bar owners delivering him breakfast, a father scooping him up amid a rainstorm and a physical therapist working wonders on his knee at half her hourly rate.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Children can still take part by scooping out the insides with a spoon or drawing a design on the pumpkin for an adult to carve.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The years of horrific violence have weakened Sudan, plunging its institutions into chaos and making its population more vulnerable and poorer.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Elon Musk turned off many potential buyers of his Tesla cars and sent sales plunging with his foray into politics.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Yet in practice, America is now collecting billions from importers, much of it falling on carbon-intensive goods and places.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The feature has an asymmetrical design, with the faux fur lining peeking out from the top, adding a unique touch that sets them apart from other Koolaburra boots.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors have charged the man with burglary, peeking while loitering, invasion of privacy, possession of a firearm by a felon; possession of ammunition by a felon and unlawful entry on a property.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Naru aside, Killer of Killers and Badlands have left a few dangling story threads.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This Earth sign has a knack for immersing itself in the beauty that surrounds them.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The first campaign sees Doherty exploring and immersing himself within Jamaica’s vibrant culture alongside former Miss Universe Jamaica, Miqueal-Symone Williams.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Cover and bake at 350°F until rice is tender, about 50 minutes, spooning oysters on top after 35 minutes of baking.—
BJ Dennis,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Dipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipping. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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