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as in to dunk
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 to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle
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as in to plunge
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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as in to fall
to lead or extend downward
slow down, the road dips here
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as in to peek
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 downhill
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 drop
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 idiot
a stupid person
how did that dip get through medical school?
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Recent Examples of dip
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
These trousers from dunhill ($625, at center) are in a soft, light cotton perfect for the heat—roll up the trouser legs to dip your feet in the ocean, throw your shoes back on and pair with a light jacket to head straight to dinner.
—Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Citi upgrades Constellation Energy to buy from neutral Citi says investors should buy the dip in the largest operator of U.S. nuclear power plants.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Based on his season and career averages, Murray's shot volume should dip quite a bit tonight, and after five straight games in this series with an assist rate of 23 percent or higher, Murray feels like a lock safe bet to cash this bet.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
These trousers from dunhill ($625, at center) are in a soft, light cotton perfect for the heat—roll up the trouser legs to dip your feet in the ocean, throw your shoes back on and pair with a light jacket to head straight to dinner.
—Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
Or get more specific with: a dip, chicken, squash casserole, asparagus side dish, potato casserole, salad with vinaigrette, chocolate dessert, fruit dessert, punch, and sweet tea.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Citi upgrades Constellation Energy to buy from neutral Citi says investors should buy the dip in the largest operator of U.S. nuclear power plants.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
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Gone are the days of dunking your face into a bowl of Saratoga ice water—ice rollers are portable, easy to grip, and even easier to use.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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As Jane verbally admonishes her, Bob then circles back and dunks Leslie’s head underwater.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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In a clip on TikTok, Luke, wearing a green shirt and backward cap, scooped the latest addition of the family out of the crib with the calm expertise of a seasoned dad.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Then scoop in your seeds using that very same tool.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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Losses were seen in BYD Company which plunged 4.03%, Meituan which dropped 1.02%, Xpeng which fell 3.46% and Baidu which was down 0.29%. Elsewhere, gains were seen in Tencent which edged up 0.17%, Xiaomi which increased 0.73% , SenseTime which added 2.11% and JD.com which advanced 2.91%.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
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Divorce Is Often Deferred, Not Prevented When the economy plunges, so does the financial feasibility of divorce.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Rising bond yields Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds typically fall – and their prices rise - as investors flee stocks for the safe haven of Treasuries during economic slowdowns.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Sales are falling partly due to rising competition from other automakers’ EV offerings, especially in China.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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Or costumed as one, in a light grey suit and white shirt with ruffles peeking out from his jacket’s sleeves and dark grey velvet lapels; in the several gold rings that so famously adorned those jazz hands of his.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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In addition to her sheer top — which allowed her black bra to peek through — Shields added a blazer for coverage on her arms and back.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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When buprenorphine arrived in the U.S. in 2002, the country was immersed in what would later be categorized as the first wave of the opioid epidemic.—
Ethan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2025
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No shirt, spliff in hand, and totally in his element, Wiz made sure the crowd was fully immersed in his trippy world.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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To serve, spoon the polenta into a bowl, then ladle the bean tomato sauce over the polenta, and top with pancetta, fresh basil and grated Parmesan.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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Remove pans from refrigerator; spoon an even layer or candy crumbs in the center of each cookie to create an even layer that completely coats the parchment but does not spill over the top of the cookie dough.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2025
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Officials declined to disclose details of the vehicle, but the plant mostly produces Mercedes-Benz SUVs.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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More: Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans, judge rules A federal appeals court on April 18 declined the administration's request to pause the judge's order.—
Andrew Chung and John Kruzel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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