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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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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
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
Brith watches it for a moment, then unhooks a shallow wooden cup from her belt and dips it through the surface, watching as a matching cup rises up out of the water to meet it.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Dip sushi as the sun dips, too, and the city lights up by nightfall.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Companies start to get nervous when the percentage of shareholders blessing their pay plans dips well below the average, which is slightly above 90%, said Elizabeth Bieber, partner at the law firm Freshfields who leads shareholder engagement.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Sand Cloud beach blankets will host a golden hour giveaway—keeping the coastal good times rolling as the sun dips to the horizon.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The trendline dips and rises, someone nods, and everyone moves on.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
On a clear, low-humidity day, the solitary volcanic cone looms in the west, emerging as a stark evening silhouette when the sun dips behind its bulk.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, says Hilton could see a boost come Election Day on Tuesday if support for fellow Republican Chad Bianco dips.
—Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
For a break from dips in the Mediterranean, visit Fondation Carmignac, a contemporary art museum with its own vineyards that offer wine tastings.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
For guests who plan to spend time at the iconic oval pool, the junior poolside suites are ideally located for easy dips.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
For twists, turns, climbs, dips, and screams, The Incredicoaster at nearby Disneyland had nothing on the goings on at Angel Stadium Monday night.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Growth time can shift due to sunlight, temperature dips, or humidity imbalance.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
The glass container has a pour spout and a spray nozzle so users can fill it up with the oil of their choice to grease pans or top dips.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
All dips were tried on Santitas corn chips.
—Eva Flowe
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Days quickly merge into one another, interspersed with dips in the large pool—or aperitivo beside it; bike rides through the adjacent countryside; road trips to the beach; visits to nearby villages, including Margarites, which is famous for its ceramic making.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
Verb
The loser list was topped by Maryland (off 49,100), District of Columbia (off 42,600) and Virginia (off 33,100) – dips tied to Trump’s trimming of federal workers – then Florida (off 30,600) and Oregon (off 20,100).
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
Brith watches it for a moment, then unhooks a shallow wooden cup from her belt and dips it through the surface, watching as a matching cup rises up out of the water to meet it.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Dip sushi as the sun dips, too, and the city lights up by nightfall.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Companies start to get nervous when the percentage of shareholders blessing their pay plans dips well below the average, which is slightly above 90%, said Elizabeth Bieber, partner at the law firm Freshfields who leads shareholder engagement.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Sand Cloud beach blankets will host a golden hour giveaway—keeping the coastal good times rolling as the sun dips to the horizon.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
The trendline dips and rises, someone nods, and everyone moves on.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
On a clear, low-humidity day, the solitary volcanic cone looms in the west, emerging as a stark evening silhouette when the sun dips behind its bulk.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, says Hilton could see a boost come Election Day on Tuesday if support for fellow Republican Chad Bianco dips.
—Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Noun
The goal is to keep blood sugar stable and avoid big dips and spikes.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
For a break from dips in the Mediterranean, visit Fondation Carmignac, a contemporary art museum with its own vineyards that offer wine tastings.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
For guests who plan to spend time at the iconic oval pool, the junior poolside suites are ideally located for easy dips.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
For twists, turns, climbs, dips, and screams, The Incredicoaster at nearby Disneyland had nothing on the goings on at Angel Stadium Monday night.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Growth time can shift due to sunlight, temperature dips, or humidity imbalance.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
The glass container has a pour spout and a spray nozzle so users can fill it up with the oil of their choice to grease pans or top dips.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
All dips were tried on Santitas corn chips.
—Eva Flowe
may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Days quickly merge into one another, interspersed with dips in the large pool—or aperitivo beside it; bike rides through the adjacent countryside; road trips to the beach; visits to nearby villages, including Margarites, which is famous for its ceramic making.
—Katie Silcox, Vogue, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dips
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At roughly 20 hours long for just the main campaign, the game already immerses players in Bond’s story for a period of time equal to or longer than most individual actors’ entire tenure.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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For instance, Dave Asprey's Biohacking Conference immerses attendees into the worlds of biohacking, longevity and wellness.—
Alana Sandel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The small red-and-white shop, covered in floral decor, also scoops gelato.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
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Her husband scoops it with his fingers and pops a bit in Rambukkana's mouth, then in the mouths of their four children.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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The jump plunges 364ft towards the Zambezi River below.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The main channel seen in the images measures about 6 miles (10 kilometers) wide and plunges roughly 1,640 feet (500 meters) deep.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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No two film or TV shoots are alike, as each director and team of department heads have to find their own unique rhythm that falls somewhere on a spectrum between meticulous storyboarding and completely improvising on set.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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For elderly patients, prolonged stays in hallways increase the risks of delirium, falls, sleep deprivation, loss of dignity, and prolonged recovery.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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At some point, Silva peeks into the bushes and orders Garcia several times to come out with his hands up and to stop touching his bags.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Laura's Homemade pasta and happy hour specials stand out at Laura's, a favorite sunset spot with a waterfront dining room that peeks over the waves in Port Elizabeth.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Such declines are evident, in part, through a sharp decrease in developers taking out building permits from City Hall for new construction, per the report.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Housewares, clothing, footwear and sports equipment had the biggest declines, anywhere from 5% to 7%.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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The latter is no small feat because supersonic speed dramatically changes the aerodynamics of an aircraft, making missile launches or bomb drops extremely difficult, to put it mildly.—
David Szondy
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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Some rate drops are slowing, including the nights of four of seven matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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This is different from the pastime counterfactuals enjoyed after the fact by barfly drunks and social media idiots.—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Kids, let’s face it, are idiots by nature, and that’s not their fault.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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“Dips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dips. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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