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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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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
Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Subduction zones—places where one plate is diving below another—are where the very largest quakes occur because the fault dips down at a shallow angle, creating a larger area of slip, Jones explains.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
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
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
Fresh corn is an easy, versatile ingredient to toss into salads, stir-fries, pastas, dips, and so much more.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Over the same stretch, Amazon—the country’s single largest H-1B sponsor—along with Google and Microsoft, posted steep declines, with smaller dips at Meta and Apple.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The chain also relaunched a $20 Family Meal, including 11-piece tenders with dips or 9-piece signature chicken options, as well as a large side and four biscuits.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
So, the team factored in things like uneven rails, warped tables, inconsistent rebounds, power supply dips, and camera latency.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Toss artichoke hearts into hot or cold salads, pasta dishes, dips, or use them as a pizza topping for an easy fiber boost, Manaker suggests.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Verb
The album is structured to trace the arc of a relationship, which means that the second half dips into the heartbreak we’re used to getting from Rodrigo.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Subduction zones—places where one plate is diving below another—are where the very largest quakes occur because the fault dips down at a shallow angle, creating a larger area of slip, Jones explains.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
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
Noun
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
Fresh corn is an easy, versatile ingredient to toss into salads, stir-fries, pastas, dips, and so much more.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Over the same stretch, Amazon—the country’s single largest H-1B sponsor—along with Google and Microsoft, posted steep declines, with smaller dips at Meta and Apple.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The chain also relaunched a $20 Family Meal, including 11-piece tenders with dips or 9-piece signature chicken options, as well as a large side and four biscuits.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
So, the team factored in things like uneven rails, warped tables, inconsistent rebounds, power supply dips, and camera latency.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Toss artichoke hearts into hot or cold salads, pasta dishes, dips, or use them as a pizza topping for an easy fiber boost, Manaker suggests.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dips
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The program immerses about 150 students a year in real-world education alongside working industry professionals for a semester-long, education-away experience.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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The hotel immerses you even further into its surroundings with help from its seven acres of cliffside gardens.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 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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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.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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At times comical, each of these stories swerves and plunges deep into dark truths of human nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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If the measure falls short, any registered voter could request and pay for a recount after the results are certified.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The military procession continues to serve as the official birthday for the reigning sovereign, regardless of when their actual birthday falls.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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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.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 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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One of the most influential explanations for why desire thrives (or declines) over time comes from self-expansion theory, developed by psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron, which argues that humans are motivated to grow, learn and broaden their sense of self throughout life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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While the team also examined muscle samples from younger and older men and found similar declines in NOX4, additional research is needed to better understand the protein's role in human aging.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Retailers face challenges from SNAP cuts and consumer fatigue, needing to demonstrate value as price drops will be delayed for months.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Mix a few drops of mild dish soap into a bucket of warm water.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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