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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
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The disagreement over the future of the American wine label is a part of the larger debate in the industry over how to move forward as wine consumption dips to historic lows.
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Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The main living area is big and airy, with a long dining table made for lingering dinners and a fireplace that keeps things cozy when the temperature dips.
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Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Of course, going that way does bite into the overall range, which dips to 528 miles (850 km).
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Utkarsh Sood
june 23,
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
This is also where the film dips into the past and becomes awash in the proud history of Hawaiian surfing, bowing at the legend of the great Duke Kahanamoku and going deep into others and how the sport became such a religion for many, notably devotee Kristen.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Fairways are generous, but the terrain winds and dips – lending to the challenge.
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Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The second half, which dips into profundity and sentimentality while not always hitting the mark per Ryan, will be a harder sell for the audience that the film‘s opening sequences (and its marketing) attracts.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
The delivery service has several Father's Day specials available while supplies last, including two for $10 select Doritos, Ruffles, Tostitos and Fritos products, two for $9 Frito Lay dips and two for $11 Crave Shoppe Ice Cream Bubbles.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Our Favorite Ways To Use Up Leftover Onions From frittatas and dips, to soups and more, there are plenty of ways to make good use of those leftover onions.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
This powerhouse blender can whip up delicious smoothies, soups, frozen desserts and dips at the press of a button.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
While stock dips can spook investors, most experts agree that this week’s decline looks more like a short-term reset, rather than a fundamental shift.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Cannabis is perishable—operators cannot stockpile inventory to smooth pricing cycles or ride out market dips.
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Tap the team there for everything from aesthetics to dentistry, while taking regular dips in the enormous indoor pool or guided hikes through the hills of the Black Forest.
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Beans can be added to salads and wraps, made into dips, or eaten on their own.
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Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
If the sun is out, there’s no better place to read a book between dips.
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Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Verb
For the former, Madonna heads back to the club with a sequel to 2005’s Confessions on a Dance Floor, the Rolling Stones release their 25th studio LP (in lieu of a new Rolling Stones tour), and Beth Orton dips her toe into into a blend of folk, jazz, and soul.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The disagreement over the future of the American wine label is a part of the larger debate in the industry over how to move forward as wine consumption dips to historic lows.
—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The main living area is big and airy, with a long dining table made for lingering dinners and a fireplace that keeps things cozy when the temperature dips.
—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Of course, going that way does bite into the overall range, which dips to 528 miles (850 km).
—
Utkarsh Sood
june 23,
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
This is also where the film dips into the past and becomes awash in the proud history of Hawaiian surfing, bowing at the legend of the great Duke Kahanamoku and going deep into others and how the sport became such a religion for many, notably devotee Kristen.
—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Fairways are generous, but the terrain winds and dips – lending to the challenge.
—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The second half, which dips into profundity and sentimentality while not always hitting the mark per Ryan, will be a harder sell for the audience that the film‘s opening sequences (and its marketing) attracts.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
The delivery service has several Father's Day specials available while supplies last, including two for $10 select Doritos, Ruffles, Tostitos and Fritos products, two for $9 Frito Lay dips and two for $11 Crave Shoppe Ice Cream Bubbles.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
If your energy dips, take a brief stretch, then return to the task with a lighter touch and clearer purpose.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Our Favorite Ways To Use Up Leftover Onions From frittatas and dips, to soups and more, there are plenty of ways to make good use of those leftover onions.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
This powerhouse blender can whip up delicious smoothies, soups, frozen desserts and dips at the press of a button.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
While stock dips can spook investors, most experts agree that this week’s decline looks more like a short-term reset, rather than a fundamental shift.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Cannabis is perishable—operators cannot stockpile inventory to smooth pricing cycles or ride out market dips.
—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Tap the team there for everything from aesthetics to dentistry, while taking regular dips in the enormous indoor pool or guided hikes through the hills of the Black Forest.
—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Beans can be added to salads and wraps, made into dips, or eaten on their own.
—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
If the sun is out, there’s no better place to read a book between dips.
—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dips
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Camping in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is an otherworldly experience that immerses you in thousands of years of natural history.
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An Eliza Jane School program one week in August immerses young children in trades, crafts, and homesteading skills (sold out for 2026).
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The fawn jumps at Officer Roy, who scoops the baby deer up, catching it in the crook of his arm.
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The small red-and-white shop, covered in floral decor, also scoops gelato.
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In six parts, The American Revolution, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, plunges us into the momentous war that led to the nation’s founding.
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At times comical, each of these stories swerves and plunges deep into dark truths of human nature.
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As opposed to the first film, where a good girl falls for a bad boy, the sequel turns the concept upside down, with Pfeiffer playing the bad girl who falls for a good boy.
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Municipal workers are developing a new low-level drinking water connection to supply the city's approximately 7,300 residents, hotels, businesses and the golf course as the lake level falls, Geller added.
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When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars.
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But on Knicks nights, especially during a playoff run that included an historic 13-game win streak, the old New York still peeks through.
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Oil prices extended declines on Friday as more tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns.
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The declines dragged Wall Street’s tech-heavy Nasdaq down by nearly 4% over five days to Wednesday, with chip-makers the worst affected.
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Gorgeous fragrance of wildflowers and pear drops with lots of juicy peach flavors on the palate, balanced by fresh acidity.
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Some of the individuals charged in the indictment unsealed Wednesday were inmates at prisons around the country and used cellphones to schedule drops at various prisons.
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No one is suggesting these idiots are more than a small minority of the golf fans who did show up at Bethpage Black, and then at Shinnecock Hills.
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Kids, let’s face it, are idiots by nature, and that’s not their fault.
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“Dips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dips. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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