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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
Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Wirth suggested that efforts to offset even higher oil prices by dipping into strategic reserves could begin to lose their impact by July.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Brent crude futures fell 3% to around $80 per barrel after earlier briefly dipping below $80 per barrel — the first time since March.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Monday offers a brief break from the heat, with highs dipping into the 80s and another round of heavy rain possible.
—Damien Lodes, CBS News, 13 June 2026
After dipping the cherries, pop them into the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.
—Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Kane County has been facing a looming budget shortfall in its general fund in recent years, which its board has been solving since 2023 by dipping into the county’s cash reserves.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Other resorts are dipping a toe into the space, such as Larry Ellison’s Sensei Porcupine Creek properties outside Palm Springs and in Lana’i, Hawaii, which just launched a two-session Cognitive Foundations program in April.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Families are dipping into savings to maintain their spending, and more people are falling behind on their credit card bills.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 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
Tuesday is expected to be just as hot, with temperatures reaching 97 degrees and overnight lows dipping to around 64.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Wirth suggested that efforts to offset even higher oil prices by dipping into strategic reserves could begin to lose their impact by July.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Brent crude futures fell 3% to around $80 per barrel after earlier briefly dipping below $80 per barrel — the first time since March.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Monday offers a brief break from the heat, with highs dipping into the 80s and another round of heavy rain possible.
—Damien Lodes, CBS News, 13 June 2026
After dipping the cherries, pop them into the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.
—Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Kane County has been facing a looming budget shortfall in its general fund in recent years, which its board has been solving since 2023 by dipping into the county’s cash reserves.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Other resorts are dipping a toe into the space, such as Larry Ellison’s Sensei Porcupine Creek properties outside Palm Springs and in Lana’i, Hawaii, which just launched a two-session Cognitive Foundations program in April.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Families are dipping into savings to maintain their spending, and more people are falling behind on their credit card bills.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipping
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The three cats quickly get distracted, though, by the dangling, bright lightbulb and string hanging above them.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 June 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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From 1967 to 2008, the Seattle Supersonics became known for their green and yellow uniforms along with making the NBA Finals against Jordan and the Bulls while led by Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton and dunking All-Star Shawn Kemp.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The dazzling laser design frames a dunking Michael Jordan.—
Brooks Peck,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Serve with tortilla chips or plantain chips for scooping.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
16 June 2026
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Do top colleges really care about a summer job scooping ice cream?—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The dress featured a softly plunging, rounded neckline and a fluid, floor-grazing skirt.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Crude oil prices moved slightly higher following the comments, changing course after plunging to their first settles below $80 yesterday.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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With little money and competitive standards falling, players started leaving Ghana earlier than before, and not always to go to Europe.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Video of the incident shows Backs being confronted and falling backward.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Hidden in plain sight around the resort are 300 little wooden menehune statues, peeking out from corners and under bridges.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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In between, there are stretches of wide valleys filled with junipers, pinyon pines, and jackrabbits peeking out from the sagebrush.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Zoh Amba spent their Kingsport, Tennessee adolescence diving into YouTube, immersing themselves in videos of jazz saxophonists like Albert Ayler and Charlie Parker.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
9 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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