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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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2
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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5
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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1
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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2
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
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
When your blood sugar dips too low, the right food or drink containing fast-acting carbohydrates can bring it back up within minutes.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
One silver lining Goldman found is that positioning remains historically modest, which can keep any market dips light as long as fundamental shocks can be avoided.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
And as the sun dips, the walkable downtown lights up in neon, a nostalgic nod to its mid-century roots.
—Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
The Gilded Heiress dips into the world of the wealthy, but its primary focus is on the working-class, which Shupe renders with electric vigor in a genre so often dominated by those breathing rarefied air.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Manning does a great job of feeling the frontside blitz and gracefully dips and jabs while keeping his eyes downfield to avoid the pressure, as the running back does just enough to shield the pocket.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
The flattering shape easily transitions from day to night and layers well under a jacket when the temperature dips.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Martin dips Reba’s udders in a solution to disinfect them.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The company’s stock value has also seen dips in recent months, affecting the overall value of Musk’s shares.
—Connor Greene, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Eli teamed up with the dinner roll brand to launch Football Season-ing, a blend to liven up sliders, dips, pasta salads and other staples.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
They can be mixed into sauces and salads, added to sandwiches and pizza, or blended into dips and salsas.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
At 33, the former All-Star is coming off a statistical down year, where his production saw dips in scoring, rebounding, shot-blocking, and influence.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Weaker late-summer heating, dry conditions, and stronger cold fronts cause these temperature dips.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
As the summer days wind down, travelers are still hitting the beaches to take dips in the ocean.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Serve with your choice of dips.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
And when the sun dips, 12th Knot takes over—a Gatsby-esque rooftop lounge pulsing with DJ sets, seasonal cocktails, and panoramic views that sweep from St Paul’s to Canary Wharf.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
When your blood sugar dips too low, the right food or drink containing fast-acting carbohydrates can bring it back up within minutes.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
One silver lining Goldman found is that positioning remains historically modest, which can keep any market dips light as long as fundamental shocks can be avoided.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
And as the sun dips, the walkable downtown lights up in neon, a nostalgic nod to its mid-century roots.
—Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
The Gilded Heiress dips into the world of the wealthy, but its primary focus is on the working-class, which Shupe renders with electric vigor in a genre so often dominated by those breathing rarefied air.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Manning does a great job of feeling the frontside blitz and gracefully dips and jabs while keeping his eyes downfield to avoid the pressure, as the running back does just enough to shield the pocket.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
The flattering shape easily transitions from day to night and layers well under a jacket when the temperature dips.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Martin dips Reba’s udders in a solution to disinfect them.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
And the noticeable dips also don’t come for the generations of players who would be expecting to play their peak years for England during wartime either — note the lack of games in the 1940s in the earlier graph.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The company’s stock value has also seen dips in recent months, affecting the overall value of Musk’s shares.
—Connor Greene, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Eli teamed up with the dinner roll brand to launch Football Season-ing, a blend to liven up sliders, dips, pasta salads and other staples.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
They can be mixed into sauces and salads, added to sandwiches and pizza, or blended into dips and salsas.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
At 33, the former All-Star is coming off a statistical down year, where his production saw dips in scoring, rebounding, shot-blocking, and influence.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Weaker late-summer heating, dry conditions, and stronger cold fronts cause these temperature dips.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
As the summer days wind down, travelers are still hitting the beaches to take dips in the ocean.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Serve with your choice of dips.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dips
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Covering every visible wall—save for the dressing rooms, which feature a decorative curtain that continues Jardy's tableau— the mosaic immerses the space in a vision of Farm Rio's tropical world.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Located in Adventureland, right next to the attraction, The Beak and Barrel is an interactive bar that immerses guests in the world of both the classic Disney ride and the popular film franchise.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Now, whether or not those leaks came from Team Baldoni or not, the fact is such info did quickly end up in the likes of the Daily Mail and TMZ, which have had a lot of Team Baldoni scoops over the past year.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond—where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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That adventure takes them away from NCIS headquarters to Europe, where the series plunges Tony and Ziva into a world of international intrigue and espionage, delivering both closure and a fresh start for the franchise's iconic characters.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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That way the boot peeks out slightly, without needing to be the center of attention.—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
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Meghan Markle is back with more recipes, peeks into her personal life and celebrity guests.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Múlafossur Waterfall tumbles into the Atlantic below—its roar softened by Northern Fulmars wheeling overhead.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At only 20 feet high, Abrams Falls’ stature isn’t its most impressive quality; however, the sheer force of water that tumbles down it is an experience to enjoy with several senses—certainly sight, but also sound and feel too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Funiculars use a counterweight pulley system so that when one car of a funicular descends, the other car can ascend.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Then the Marswalker does its job and climbs or descends a staircase.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The pair steal glances at each other from opposite sides of a stall.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
8 Aug. 2025
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The story glances in the mirror and sees someone else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Dips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dips. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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