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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
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
Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
During my visit, people came and went—not in throngs, but in ones and twos, dipping in and out quickly.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Temperatures are expected to cool down next Tuesday and Wednesday, dipping back into the mid-70s and mid-80s, according to the weather service.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Now, Vonn is dipping her toe back into the real world.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 6 May 2026
There is a trend in the NFL of teams dipping their toes into two-tight-end sets, dictating specific personnel packages for defenses.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 4 May 2026
And the president's job approval rating dipping to 37 percent near the lows of his first term, with his disapproval now standing at 62 percent, a record high.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Each morning will see temperatures easily dipping into the 30s.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Hiking, strolling, dipping your toe in the water — take your pick.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 1 May 2026
Adjective
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
Van Nurden said farmers are making up for losses by dipping into savings built up during the pandemic years, which produced profits.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
During my visit, people came and went—not in throngs, but in ones and twos, dipping in and out quickly.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Temperatures are expected to cool down next Tuesday and Wednesday, dipping back into the mid-70s and mid-80s, according to the weather service.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Now, Vonn is dipping her toe back into the real world.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 6 May 2026
There is a trend in the NFL of teams dipping their toes into two-tight-end sets, dictating specific personnel packages for defenses.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 4 May 2026
And the president's job approval rating dipping to 37 percent near the lows of his first term, with his disapproval now standing at 62 percent, a record high.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Each morning will see temperatures easily dipping into the 30s.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Hiking, strolling, dipping your toe in the water — take your pick.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipping
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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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For those willing to go a step further, try dunking your face in a bowl of ice water.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Both characters were fearful that their news sources were possibly leading them down the wrong path and that rival reporters on the New York Times would end up scooping them.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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The Tribune became the first news organization to publish the entire 246,000-word transcript of the Watergate tapes, scooping even the government printing office by several hours.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Shares have rebounded 32% this year after plunging between 2022 and 2025.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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More accumulation was expected with temperatures plunging overnight and the heaviest snow continuing into Wednesday morning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 May 2026
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Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Despite this spark of hope, by his teens, Ian’s dreams of becoming a soccer player are falling apart as rejection, oppression and his own internal rage take their toll.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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With the sun peeking through the clouds over the prairie, the animals leisurely roamed their enclosure, some grazing a few yards from the fence behind which curious members of the public looked on and snapped photos.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Just kind of peeking at the bullpen and getting warm when the starter’s pitch count goes up.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 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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Cold plunging — immersing the body in water below 60 degrees Fahrenheit for short periods — is typically paired with saunas, hot tubs and other restorative treatments.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Curiously, windows and sliding doors aren’t equipped with screens (yet), which makes immersing yourself in the forest environment while indoors more challenging (and less breezy), though the unmistakable calls of the colobus monkeys ring right through the glass.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 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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Continue to cook for about 5 more minutes, spooning some of the sauce over top of the thighs, until the chicken is glazed and warm.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Dipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipping. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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