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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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Measles vaccination rates have dipped so low in Tarrant County that about one-third of elementary schools could not prevent an outbreak if a child came to school while infected, according to a Star-Telegram analysis of school vaccination data.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
The last time February saw a dip below 20,000 was in 2017, just after Trump entered the White House the first time.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Melanie Goldsmith will look after the day-to-day and Project 30 will dip into the 43-person InterTalent and Chosen Music staff base, who work from the Soho HQ.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Measles vaccination rates have dipped so low in Tarrant County that about one-third of elementary schools could not prevent an outbreak if a child came to school while infected, according to a Star-Telegram analysis of school vaccination data.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
JPMorgan upgrades Carrier to overweight from neutral JPMorgan said in its upgrade of Carrier that investors should buy the dip in the air conditioning company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
The last time February saw a dip below 20,000 was in 2017, just after Trump entered the White House the first time.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
Verb
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Listen to this article Coby White doesn’t dunk often.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Visage then dunks this very reporter, and points viewers to watch EW's interview with her (which will be up shortly!).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Arsenal will be hoping that if the pass is unleashed against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, the end-result will be Robert Sanchez scooping the ball out of his net.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, TikTok is looking to expand its local services business nationally, Axios' Sara Fischer scoops.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Volatile markets fell, then really plunged, and rebounded some in wild trading to close off their lows for the day — but still in the red.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average also took a hit, dropping 2.1 percent, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq plunged 4 percent.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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After this, oil production will fall, albeit slowly toward 2050, as decarbonization proceeds and more electric vehicles take to the roads.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Gas prices continued to fall throughout the nation on Tuesday, bringing financial relief to people in the country as consumer prices rise in other areas.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Mar. 2025
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The image, posted June 17 by North Carolina’s Candid Critters, shows something in the dark with hollow black eyes appearing to peek curiously into the camera.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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The mule’s pointed open toe design, too, will look supremely attractive when peeking out from your wide-leg trousers or pleated maxi skirt.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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For a period starting in the late Nineties, you were immersed in the world of pro wrestling and were a consultant for WCW.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Edwards grew up immersed in the sights and sounds of construction — the scent of sawdust and the hum of machinery hauling lumber.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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Yes, the food is certainly pretty on the eyes — nature’s colors spooned, dolloped or dusted on stunning ceramics.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2025
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Divide rice among shallow bowls and spoon tofu mixture over; top with more sesame seeds and some pieces of dark green stalks of a green onion.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
10 Feb. 2025
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Columbia officials declined to comment on the pending litigation.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Hynes declined to address the penalty kill after the game as not to jinx it.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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