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as in immerses
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 scoops
to lift out with something that holds liquid
carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle
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3
as in plunges
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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4
as in falls
to lead or extend downward
slow down, the road dips here
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as in peeks
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 declines
a downward slope
marathoners have one last dip before the race course levels off and the finish line comes into view
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as in drops
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
the city's population has taken a slight dip since the last census
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as in idiots
a stupid person
how did that dip get through medical school?
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Recent Examples of dips
Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The main reason why observers were so stressed is because the shifts in the bond market typically haven’t been seen during economic downturns or stock market dips.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
And Riley and Harris needed big finishes to keep their OPS dips from exceeding 100 points.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The main reason why observers were so stressed is because the shifts in the bond market typically haven’t been seen during economic downturns or stock market dips.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
And Riley and Harris needed big finishes to keep their OPS dips from exceeding 100 points.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
And Riley and Harris needed big finishes to keep their OPS dips from exceeding 100 points.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
As stressful as the last few weeks may have been, such dips are not unusual, Kantrowitz pointed out.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Selling during such dips could hurt investors more than holding through volatility.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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And Riley and Harris needed big finishes to keep their OPS dips from exceeding 100 points.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The main reason why observers were so stressed is because the shifts in the bond market typically haven’t been seen during economic downturns or stock market dips.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
And Riley and Harris needed big finishes to keep their OPS dips from exceeding 100 points.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The main reason why observers were so stressed is because the shifts in the bond market typically haven’t been seen during economic downturns or stock market dips.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
And Riley and Harris needed big finishes to keep their OPS dips from exceeding 100 points.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
And Riley and Harris needed big finishes to keep their OPS dips from exceeding 100 points.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
As stressful as the last few weeks may have been, such dips are not unusual, Kantrowitz pointed out.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Selling during such dips could hurt investors more than holding through volatility.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dips
falls
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If the issue falls outside your skillset, call a plumber to inspect and repair the sprinkler system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Dips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dips. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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