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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
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
According to the city, the program which works through the Open Rewards app on Apple and Google app stores helps boost Southlake’s sales tax revenue when businesses see dips right after the Christmas holiday season.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
The Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster, a mountain coaster whose track covers more than half a mile and climbs and dips through the trees, is open Thursdays through Sundays and on holidays.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Picture an upward-facing line that dips in the middle before continuing its trajectory to its previous height.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
If silver dips sharply, profit margins can compress quickly, and stocks can sell off hard.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
In individual polls, his overall approval dips down into the mid 30s.
—Sarah Longwell, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
His strikeout rate has been trending up since his last Diamondbacks season (from ~19 to 24 to 27 percent), and the Astros have reportedly shopped him, with internal options and external free agents potentially threatening his role if performance dips.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
As each person approaches, McGowan dips into the center and comes out with a box.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Snacking may help prevent blood sugar dips and spikes that occur when meals are spaced too far apart.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The chart shows two extreme dips in production from Swanson.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar will serve a taco plate and margarita special for $25 or a chips and dips and margarita combo for $20.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
That’s a tough blow for fans of the whiskey, gin, and other spirits produced there, and another troubling sign for the spirits industry overall, particularly the craft sector, which has been hit hardest by the recent dips in the marketplace.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
They can also be blended into soups or dips, grated or chopped into salads and slaws, and even pickled for a bright, tangy pop of flavor in sandwiches or wraps.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Their research and resulting report, for instance, found that over the past five recessions, the total GDP declines from dips in tourism averaged a 10% dip.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
This versatile dairy staple can bulk up a breakfast smoothie, anchor a marinade for lamb and other meats, form the base of classic dips like tzatziki, and transform ice pops into high-protein, healthy desserts—adding tang, tenderness, and creaminess along the way.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
In San Diego, where the surf is consistent and the weather rarely dips below perfect, the forecast for this club has changed.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
According to the city, the program which works through the Open Rewards app on Apple and Google app stores helps boost Southlake’s sales tax revenue when businesses see dips right after the Christmas holiday season.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
The Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster, a mountain coaster whose track covers more than half a mile and climbs and dips through the trees, is open Thursdays through Sundays and on holidays.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Picture an upward-facing line that dips in the middle before continuing its trajectory to its previous height.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
If silver dips sharply, profit margins can compress quickly, and stocks can sell off hard.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
In individual polls, his overall approval dips down into the mid 30s.
—Sarah Longwell, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
His strikeout rate has been trending up since his last Diamondbacks season (from ~19 to 24 to 27 percent), and the Astros have reportedly shopped him, with internal options and external free agents potentially threatening his role if performance dips.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
As each person approaches, McGowan dips into the center and comes out with a box.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
An ounce is an easy snack, but can also be blended into dips, smoothies, or used to make homemade nut butter.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Snacking may help prevent blood sugar dips and spikes that occur when meals are spaced too far apart.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The chart shows two extreme dips in production from Swanson.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar will serve a taco plate and margarita special for $25 or a chips and dips and margarita combo for $20.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
That’s a tough blow for fans of the whiskey, gin, and other spirits produced there, and another troubling sign for the spirits industry overall, particularly the craft sector, which has been hit hardest by the recent dips in the marketplace.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
They can also be blended into soups or dips, grated or chopped into salads and slaws, and even pickled for a bright, tangy pop of flavor in sandwiches or wraps.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Their research and resulting report, for instance, found that over the past five recessions, the total GDP declines from dips in tourism averaged a 10% dip.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
This versatile dairy staple can bulk up a breakfast smoothie, anchor a marinade for lamb and other meats, form the base of classic dips like tzatziki, and transform ice pops into high-protein, healthy desserts—adding tang, tenderness, and creaminess along the way.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dips
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Merging nature with elegance, Van views fashion as an architecture of the body and immerses her work in Southeast artisanal traditions, with garments that shape silhouettes and the wearer’s emotions.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Nuisance Bear immerses viewers in the experience of a polar bear forced to navigate tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as climate change delays the freeze and pushes bears closer to human settlements.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 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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March falls within the start of strawberry season, so what better way to honor the juicy fruit than to wear them on your nails.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the share of its imports coming from China falls and Southeast Asian countries pick up the slack, shipments are spending more days in transit time, bringing pressure from retailers to make that up at the docks.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 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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The jeans guy dunks himself in water.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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As Sarr’s defender, Goga Bitadze accounts for McCollum, Sarr rolls to the basket, catches a lob from McCollum and dunks the ball.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those records are only going to get worse with time as the team tumbles toward the draft lottery.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The ceremony turns into something reminiscent of the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake, as the last keg tumbles down a nearby hill and the entire wedding party follows.—
Sarah Whitten,Sara Salinas,Sarah Jackson,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bear left for the Horseshoe Bend segment that descends quickly to the Agua Fria River.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a small rural settlement is swiftly and ruthlessly stripped bare by the twin plagues of a diphtheria epidemic and spreading wildfires, the film eventually descends into a near-literal hellscape, though even when pandemonium takes over on screen, Van Dusen’s formal control never wavers.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Dips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dips. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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