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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
Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recorded following the filming of his latest sci-fi, Ash (whose score is some of FlyLo’s most boilerplate, Stranger-Things-backwash sounding music yet), this short, seven-song EP dips back into the frantic BPMs of his earlier releases to see if there’s any juice left in the cartridge.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
The potential for severe weather increases as the jet stream dips farther south, delivering more cold fronts that make clashes between warm and cold air more common.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
No buybacks, cash hoard dips slightly Buffett again refrained from buying back Berkshire shares despite ending Q4 along the flatline.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Something changes when a losing streak dips into double digits.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
That dynamic played out clearly during the 2008 financial crisis, the pandemic market dips and again during the recent volatility spikes.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
And instead of railing about performing better – though Cronin won’t ever neglect that subject when his play dips – now his coach can give him grief about his hometown.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 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.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
This willingness to continue buying on dips has kept the market sell-off in check.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Bean dips can be scooped up with bean chips.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Two planets slamming together could generate this heat, and the right type of collision could create enough material to cause dips in brightness.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
This sped up the shutter effect, making the dips in light more and more frequent until the disk was gone.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
His son, Davonte Ford, was his full-time caregiver — bathing Michael, administering his medications and dutifully responding to the dips and peaks in Michael’s blood sugar.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
They can be eaten on their own, served with sweet cream cheese dips or chocolate-hazelnut spread, or used to scoop marinated strawberries.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Tuesday's high dips into the 40s with precipitation expect from midday on, though there should be minimal impacts during the evening commute.
—Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
How does Alabama fall down to mortal, but Ohio State never dips?
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recorded following the filming of his latest sci-fi, Ash (whose score is some of FlyLo’s most boilerplate, Stranger-Things-backwash sounding music yet), this short, seven-song EP dips back into the frantic BPMs of his earlier releases to see if there’s any juice left in the cartridge.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
The potential for severe weather increases as the jet stream dips farther south, delivering more cold fronts that make clashes between warm and cold air more common.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
No buybacks, cash hoard dips slightly Buffett again refrained from buying back Berkshire shares despite ending Q4 along the flatline.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Something changes when a losing streak dips into double digits.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
That dynamic played out clearly during the 2008 financial crisis, the pandemic market dips and again during the recent volatility spikes.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
And instead of railing about performing better – though Cronin won’t ever neglect that subject when his play dips – now his coach can give him grief about his hometown.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 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.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Not all spinach dips need to be warm.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
This willingness to continue buying on dips has kept the market sell-off in check.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Bean dips can be scooped up with bean chips.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Two planets slamming together could generate this heat, and the right type of collision could create enough material to cause dips in brightness.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
This sped up the shutter effect, making the dips in light more and more frequent until the disk was gone.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
His son, Davonte Ford, was his full-time caregiver — bathing Michael, administering his medications and dutifully responding to the dips and peaks in Michael’s blood sugar.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
They can be eaten on their own, served with sweet cream cheese dips or chocolate-hazelnut spread, or used to scoop marinated strawberries.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Tuesday's high dips into the 40s with precipitation expect from midday on, though there should be minimal impacts during the evening commute.
—Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dips
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The process immerses the deceased in a pressurized water and 5 percent alkaline solution, such as potassium hydroxide, at 150°C (300°F) for several hours.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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The 17,600-seat Sphere doubles as a movie theater and concert arena and features a 160,000-square-foot, curved LED screen that immerses viewers in the show.—
Roger Kisby,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ma puts the red wine to one side, ignores the shortbread, and scoops a glob of cream cheese onto her fingertip.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Their dad helps out every Friday with the HOA trash cans and occasionally scoops yards as well.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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When Heathcliff, a foundling, discovers that Cathy Earnshaw, the daughter of the impoverished Yorkshire lord who’s taken him in, has played a prank on him by putting eggs in his beds to be crushed, the boy plunges his fingers into the slippery puddle of yolk and albumen left behind.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Madelyn Cline is giving all the stylish WAGS who showed up at the 2026 NFL Honors a run for their money thanks to a blue Christopher Esber gown that plunges all the way to her stomach.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The rules of the game state that, if a head of a household falls, the next person in succession must take their place and fight, or their entire family line will get blown up by Satan.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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By the time the curtain falls, dozens of audience members have become part of the show.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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When Dana peeks in and Robby simply shakes his head no?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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For a Total Room Blackout A curved blackout rod can help ensure no light peeks through the cracks in your curtains, not even at the corners.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
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Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Dallas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The jeans guy dunks himself in water.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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There's something so timeless and romantic about hair that almost audibly tumbles down one's back.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Regrettably, the series fully tumbles downhill in Episode 3.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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As the summer air thickens with diffused sunlight and harsh humidity, a psychological fog descends on our young protagonist.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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And water aerobics for senior women descends into a bizarre request.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Dips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dips. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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