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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
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
According to AccuWeather predictions, temperatures could dip into the teens in Dallas, Texas, while Houston and Jacksonville, Florida, could see lows between 20 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Arenado's offensive production has taken a dip in recent years, including a .719 OPS with 16 home runs and 71 RBI through 635 plate appearances this past season.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Mortgage rates haven't dipped along with the Fed's cuts because they're based on several factors besides the central bank's benchmark rate.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
According to AccuWeather predictions, temperatures could dip into the teens in Dallas, Texas, while Houston and Jacksonville, Florida, could see lows between 20 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Redick, who worked for ESPN as an NBA analyst from 2021 until he was hired by the Lakers in June, was asked about the dip in ratings while addressing reporters ahead of L.A.’s game against the Sacramento Kings on Dec. 19.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Arenado's offensive production has taken a dip in recent years, including a .719 OPS with 16 home runs and 71 RBI through 635 plate appearances this past season.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Toyota’s ultimate goal is ambitious: to create a humanoid robot that can dunk like Michael Jordan.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
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But doughnut dunking was a big thing for a long while.Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Unlike vanilla bean paste, which can be easily scooped and stirred into the base, vanilla beans are typically steeped in the milk mixture and require a little bit of knife work, splitting and scraping the seeds out of the pod.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Want scoop on Squid Game Season 3, or for any other TV show?Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Novo Nordisk shares plunged 17.8% after the Danish pharmaceutical company reported disappointing trial results for a new weight loss drug.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Container Store has posted losses for each of its last two fiscal years, while sales have plunged about 23% over that time.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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By Tuesday, an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow could fall across parts of the Upper Midwest and Northeast, with some higher elevations, including northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, seeing up to 12 inches.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Total passenger car sales in Thailand fell 23% through September compared to the same period last year.Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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A couple courageous workers ventured toward the Faraday Road side of the property and peeked into the tunnel.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024
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During his sophomore year, a drama teacher caught him peeking into the school theatre and encouraged him to try out for a play.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Actor Nick Pupo plays Yarrow in A Complete Unknown. Peter, Paul and Mary were immersed in the volatile politics of the 1960s.Newsweek, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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In another photo, the trio of ladies were immersed in conversation, as was Chalamet, and all four stars were smiling.Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Or opt for a decadent half-ounce side of caviar ($35) to spoon onto every bite.Nadia Lopez, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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The mechanism is charmingly simple: Fill up the bottom compartment with water, gently spoon your favorite Italian ground coffee into the inner funnel, replace the lid, and put the Moka pot on the stove.Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Demand for treatments like hip and knee replacements could decline over time as lighter bodies put less pressure on joints, some experts believe.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 1 Jan. 2025
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After the remaining trio declined to renew Klein’s contract in 1973, Klein sued them.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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