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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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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
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
Tara Massouleh McCay, 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
The goal is to keep blood sugar stable and avoid big dips and spikes.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
For a break from dips in the Mediterranean, visit Fondation Carmignac, a contemporary art museum with its own vineyards that offer wine tastings.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
For guests who plan to spend time at the iconic oval pool, the junior poolside suites are ideally located for easy dips.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 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
New Shoes’s philosophy centers around pairing an old-school treat with some new-school tricks, so the toppings and dips are a little untraditional and a lot of fun.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, 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
The goal is to keep blood sugar stable and avoid big dips and spikes.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
For a break from dips in the Mediterranean, visit Fondation Carmignac, a contemporary art museum with its own vineyards that offer wine tastings.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
For guests who plan to spend time at the iconic oval pool, the junior poolside suites are ideally located for easy dips.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 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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At roughly 20 hours long for just the main campaign, the game already immerses players in Bond’s story for a period of time equal to or longer than most individual actors’ entire tenure.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Tori Harris scoops soil at a dig site in Duncan Plaza in New Orleans.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Nov. 2025
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The viral clip shows Ryder suddenly jumping out of his stroller and dragging himself along a park path before a nearby dad gently scoops him up to safety.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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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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In the hills across the river Kennywood Park, with the Phantom’s Revenge, its tubular tracks and structure made of steel, plunges hundreds of feet down into a ravine overlooking the mill.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
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When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, the latter being the case for January’s payment, SSI payments are issued on the last weekday of the previous month.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Dec. 2025
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So most of them [films] at the time, there’s the melodrama — the poor girl falls with a rich boy, and then the family against her, blah, blah, same old story.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Dec. 2025
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Her signature brunette curls cascade over a cozy gray hoodie as morning light peeks through the window.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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The peep, rounded toe is a flattering design that peeks through under the hemline of long gowns.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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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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Orlando, Jacksonville, Nashville, Phoenix — the cities with the most new permits issued in 2023 — also posted the steepest rent declines since.—
Ivan Barratt,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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The stunt took place just yards from the waterfalls, where fast-moving water rushes toward steep drops.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Combine 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of garlic extract in a spray bottle and shake well.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Can't believe that after 10 years of us basing our most damning investigations on cell phone data, these idiots are still doing it.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
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That's the deterrent for the idiots.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Dips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dips. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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