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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
Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The decay rate will increase as the spacecraft dips into denser layers of the atmosphere until Swift finally burns up during reentry.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 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.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Marie dips them in paint and swings them like a brush, leaving thick, violent marks across a white canvas.
—Nia Dumas, NPR, 16 June 2026
Walnuts are relatively low in carbs and deliver a combination of protein, fiber, and mostly unsaturated fats that work together to slow digestion and support steadier energy after eating, which may help prevent sharp rises and dips in blood sugar.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
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
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
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
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Fairways are generous, but the terrain winds and dips – lending to the challenge.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The decay rate will increase as the spacecraft dips into denser layers of the atmosphere until Swift finally burns up during reentry.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 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.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Marie dips them in paint and swings them like a brush, leaving thick, violent marks across a white canvas.
—Nia Dumas, NPR, 16 June 2026
Walnuts are relatively low in carbs and deliver a combination of protein, fiber, and mostly unsaturated fats that work together to slow digestion and support steadier energy after eating, which may help prevent sharp rises and dips in blood sugar.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
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
Noun
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
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
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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Otherwise, falls, trampling, injuries and deaths could occur.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Leah Lewis stars as introverted Ellie, who falls for popular girl Aster (Alexxis Lemire) while writing love letters to her on behalf of a male friend.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 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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Numerous theories have been thrown around to try shedding light on the more recent declines among males.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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But those plans got shelved, first due to the recession and later due to countywide enrollment declines.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
20 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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