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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
Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Tailgate spots are passed down for generations, tents are outfitted with chandeliers and furniture, and the food goes beyond the basic game day dips with elaborate menus, signature cocktails, and real silverware.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Another Central Valley battleground district, the 22nd, would likely remain centered around Delano and keep much of its clubfoot that dips into Bakersfield to the south.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Most of the chips, dips and salsas in the two lines already are naturally colored, but there were some exceptions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The best times to drink coffee are mid-morning and early afternoon, when your energy naturally dips.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Those are the times when hotel occupancy dips and the hum of incoming visitors softens.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
The Grand Hotel remains Mackinac Island’s most iconic landmark, a sprawling Victorian masterpiece crowned by the world’s longest porch—where rocking chairs invite you to linger over cocktails as the sun dips into the Straits.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Obliging her pup’s request, Liv dips the biscuit in the hot drink and offers it again.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
And the Stars were less dominant in his five-on-five minutes, primarily due to defensive dips.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2025
After going through an emotional roller coaster with more twists, turns and dips than Carowinds’ Fury 325, Mann is now in a comfort zone that surely felt unimaginable not all that long ago.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Homicide numbers in Kansas City have been high over the past nine years though there were dips in 2018, 2021 and 2024, according to annual reports for the Kansas City Police Department and numbers The Star tracks.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
For first-timers, don’t expect an easy drive; getting there requires a high-clearance vehicle since the road to Desert Bar is unpaved with some dips and washboard sections.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
There are six new sauces to choose from—Wendy’s Signature, Sweet Chili, Scorchin’ Hot, Creamy Ranch, Honey BBQ and Honey Mustard—replacing the preexisting dips.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The terrace out front is lively on a summer’s day, as locals take dips in the water and sip beer from the nearby Mikkeller Baghaven brewery.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
That kind of share repurchase activity can continue to fuel the stock market to new record highs, making any dips along the way a buy opportunity, some analysts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
There, Pat, Willa, and an assassin follow one another across terrain that bucks and dips like a cartoon water hose.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Tailgate spots are passed down for generations, tents are outfitted with chandeliers and furniture, and the food goes beyond the basic game day dips with elaborate menus, signature cocktails, and real silverware.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Another Central Valley battleground district, the 22nd, would likely remain centered around Delano and keep much of its clubfoot that dips into Bakersfield to the south.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Most of the chips, dips and salsas in the two lines already are naturally colored, but there were some exceptions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The best times to drink coffee are mid-morning and early afternoon, when your energy naturally dips.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Those are the times when hotel occupancy dips and the hum of incoming visitors softens.
—Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
The Grand Hotel remains Mackinac Island’s most iconic landmark, a sprawling Victorian masterpiece crowned by the world’s longest porch—where rocking chairs invite you to linger over cocktails as the sun dips into the Straits.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Obliging her pup’s request, Liv dips the biscuit in the hot drink and offers it again.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
Past patterns suggest that when a president’s approval dips below 50 percent, their party may face setbacks in congressional contests, especially in battleground areas where independents and moderates hold sway.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
And the Stars were less dominant in his five-on-five minutes, primarily due to defensive dips.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2025
After going through an emotional roller coaster with more twists, turns and dips than Carowinds’ Fury 325, Mann is now in a comfort zone that surely felt unimaginable not all that long ago.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Homicide numbers in Kansas City have been high over the past nine years though there were dips in 2018, 2021 and 2024, according to annual reports for the Kansas City Police Department and numbers The Star tracks.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
For first-timers, don’t expect an easy drive; getting there requires a high-clearance vehicle since the road to Desert Bar is unpaved with some dips and washboard sections.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
There are six new sauces to choose from—Wendy’s Signature, Sweet Chili, Scorchin’ Hot, Creamy Ranch, Honey BBQ and Honey Mustard—replacing the preexisting dips.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The terrace out front is lively on a summer’s day, as locals take dips in the water and sip beer from the nearby Mikkeller Baghaven brewery.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
That kind of share repurchase activity can continue to fuel the stock market to new record highs, making any dips along the way a buy opportunity, some analysts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dips
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The novel immerses the reader in the world of a Carpathian village in the 1970s, where the main character Darusya lives, whom the locals consider mute and mentally retarded due to attacks of headaches, although none of them guesses the true reasons for her behavior and defiance.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins studies technique, invests in equipment, and immerses himself in the craft.—
John Armwood III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Now, whether or not those leaks came from Team Baldoni or not, the fact is such info did quickly end up in the likes of the Daily Mail and TMZ, which have had a lot of Team Baldoni scoops over the past year.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Hill’s Julia Manchester scoops that the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is targeting voters with social media ads featuring images of receipts showing how much each state is projected to lose in health care and funding, along with how much prices could go up.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
21 July 2025
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Continue reading … DIGITAL DARKNESS – Taliban plunges Afghanistan into darkness as UN issues urgent warning.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Also, any excuse to watch Bill Nighy, who stars as Doctor Lazarus, whose death plunges his forensic psychologist son (Sam Clafin) into a labyrinth of family mysteries.—
Emily Temple
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Dalio also warned that the most misleading signals come near the top, where easy credit boosts spending, asset prices climb, unemployment falls.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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And if the burden falls on local authorities, the global non-government organization (NGO) predicted annual costs could reach 200 million pounds (about $269 million) by 2035.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jana then pans over all the decorations on display in their waterfront rental as the vibrant blue ocean peeks out in the background.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though the city skyline peeks out above the custom privacy screens, the terrace feels like you’re enveloped among nature.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 Sep. 2025
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The way a Newfoundland dog carefully ducks his head to avoid getting bumped by a car trunk has captured hearts across the internet.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Video shows partial collapse of NYC high-rise Videos from the scene show the moment the shaft tumbles down onto the ground, leaving a trail of dust in the air.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gordon said while the market’s gains can spur consumer spending, the opposite can be true when the market tumbles.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Slide Away then descends on Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium on May 29 and 30 with Cryogeyser, Mint Field, Ovlov, Seko, and Terraplana rounding out the lineup.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Sep. 2025
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The slow ascent lasts about half a mile before the trail descends down a hillside.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Dips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dips. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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