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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
Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The surf-style company Johnnie-O, for example, dips into the Deep South with its classic, understated Azalea Collection.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Mix Into Condiments An easy way to incorporate flax into your meals is to stir it into condiments like mayonnaise and ketchup, and dips like guacamole or hummus.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Captured from Orion as Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Packing a staggering 228 horsepower into a featherweight package that dips to just 368 lb (167 kg) in track-ready trim, this isn’t merely another halo superbike.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring, and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Due to your circadian rhythm, your blood pressure naturally dips by 10–20% in the evening and during sleep.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Danablu or Gorgonzola are ideal for creamy dressings and dips due to their milder flavor profiles.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Even small dips in vaccination rates can lead to the spread of disease.
—Kar-Hai Chu, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
In the primary bedroom, sliding glass doors in the room open directly out onto the pool deck for sunrise yoga and late-night dips.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
Choreographers Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles have these confident contestants shine with struts, sashays, splits, dips, duckwalks, vogueing and death-drops, each trying to outdo the other, urged on by a rapturous crowd.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Take a Wild Swim Wild swimming—open-water dips in lakes and rivers—is gaining devotees for its mood-boosting, stress-lowering benefits.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026
But the returns on the trade haven't been as strong over time, and data on whether traders are still buying the dips amid the Middle East war is murky.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Burgers, sandwiches, wings, chips and dips, and Detroit-style pizzas are on the menu along with Millie Lou’s Old English D’s pretzels with Union Assembly dips on Friday.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Take the seven-minute gondola lift up, then drive a plastic cart down the banked corners and dips of a mile-long luge course.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Historically, the closer’s velocity dips early in the season following his 2023 knee injury, typically bouncing back as warm weather arrives and the season progresses.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The surf-style company Johnnie-O, for example, dips into the Deep South with its classic, understated Azalea Collection.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Mix Into Condiments An easy way to incorporate flax into your meals is to stir it into condiments like mayonnaise and ketchup, and dips like guacamole or hummus.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Captured from Orion as Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Packing a staggering 228 horsepower into a featherweight package that dips to just 368 lb (167 kg) in track-ready trim, this isn’t merely another halo superbike.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring, and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Due to your circadian rhythm, your blood pressure naturally dips by 10–20% in the evening and during sleep.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Danablu or Gorgonzola are ideal for creamy dressings and dips due to their milder flavor profiles.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
This is a beach house in the plushest sense, with a hot tub overlooking the bay for warming up after dips in the crystal-clear sea (Dog’s Bay is a two-minute drive), and cozy robes, fluffy towels, and slippers provided by the hosts.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Even small dips in vaccination rates can lead to the spread of disease.
—Kar-Hai Chu, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
In the primary bedroom, sliding glass doors in the room open directly out onto the pool deck for sunrise yoga and late-night dips.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
Choreographers Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles have these confident contestants shine with struts, sashays, splits, dips, duckwalks, vogueing and death-drops, each trying to outdo the other, urged on by a rapturous crowd.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Take a Wild Swim Wild swimming—open-water dips in lakes and rivers—is gaining devotees for its mood-boosting, stress-lowering benefits.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026
But the returns on the trade haven't been as strong over time, and data on whether traders are still buying the dips amid the Middle East war is murky.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Burgers, sandwiches, wings, chips and dips, and Detroit-style pizzas are on the menu along with Millie Lou’s Old English D’s pretzels with Union Assembly dips on Friday.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Take the seven-minute gondola lift up, then drive a plastic cart down the banked corners and dips of a mile-long luge course.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dips
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By intertwining his own footage with that from drones and helmet cameras, Chernov immerses viewers in the realities of modern combat, prompting reflections on the costs of reclaiming territory and the meaning of liberation amidst destruction.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Tour the Robbins Hunter Museum Occupying an 1842 Greek Revival home on Broadway, the Robbins Hunter Museum fully immerses visitors in the 19th century.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
1 Apr. 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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Architectonics takes this murky style and plunges it to a new deep, incorporating the bronze gong and chime sounds of gamelan while burying his rhythms in dense, dubby layers of incense smoke.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the capsule plunges through the atmosphere, a communications blackout is anticipated as plasma builds up around the spacecraft and causes interference.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.—
Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, once an aristocratic mansion, falls somewhere between the avant-garde works at the Reina Sofia and the traditional Spanish art at the Prado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Her blond wig is piled sky-high, and her still-hourglass shape peeks through a marabou and chiffon peignoir.—
Tony Bravo,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The karaoke worker peeks his head in, tells them to get out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines dunks the ball against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sierra Canyon used a ferocious press and got points from unexpected places, like 3-pointers from Stephen Kankole, dunks from Jordan Mize and 11 points with 10 assists from JJ Sati-Grier.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Frothy water tumbles over sandstone and rock, creating challenging rapids with ominous names like Dragon's Tooth and Hell's Gate.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The video shows the plane colliding with the truck, going over the vehicle, which tumbles beneath the jet.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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With the push of a button, the elevator descends hundreds of meters in seconds into the dark depths of Onkalo.—
James Brooks,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The height comes from a stance atop 20-inch wheels, and the vehicle’s sloping hood descends low, like a brooding brow.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Dips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dips. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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