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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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3
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
Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Some career television directors have also started to dip their toes into the world of verticals, Herrmann told me.
—Joshua Hunt, Vulture, 5 June 2025
Michele Luhn, CNBC, 10 June 2025
Even seeing a 3% decline in the first quarter this year could be unsettling for some savers, considering that 401(k) savers only saw a slight 0.5% dip on average from the third quarter through the fourth quarter last year.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 June 2025
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Verb
Both are delicious and perfectly tailored for cooking or mixing with some balsamic to dip some bread.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Some career television directors have also started to dip their toes into the world of verticals, Herrmann told me.
—Joshua Hunt, Vulture, 5 June 2025
Noun
The one-year inflation outlook saw a significant dip, falling to 3.2%.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 10 June 2025
Even seeing a 3% decline in the first quarter this year could be unsettling for some savers, considering that 401(k) savers only saw a slight 0.5% dip on average from the third quarter through the fourth quarter last year.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
Verb
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Wash produce under running water rather than soaking or dunking it.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 June 2025
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With 4:23 to go in the game, Toppin skied in for an impressive offensive rebound and dunk.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Young scooped the rising star accolade at this year’s Ivor Novello awards following her best pop act nomination at this year’s BRIT Awards.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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The quest for a new goalkeeper came amid Barça scooping a domestic treble yet leaking seven goals to Inter Milan across a two-legged Champions League semifinal defeat last month.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In March 2024, meantime, a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland suddenly plunged 400 ft.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
13 June 2025
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But at the turn of the millennium, enrollment plunged as Chicago closed a massive public housing complex nearby and a growing number of Black families left the city.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
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Americans celebrate Flag Day, which falls on Saturday, June 14, in many ways, including parades, ceremonies and educational events designed to encourage respect for the flag and its significance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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What once looked like a promising season is falling apart for the Kansas City Royals.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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Krukow peeked over the spine of his book at Kuiper.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Mars orbiter spots volcano peeking above clouds The new panorama captured by the Odyssey orbiter shows one of Mars' tallest volcanoes poking through clouds just before dawn.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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One day, though, Bella plans to fully immerse him in the world of pro wrestling — especially women’s wrestling.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The godmother of folk has emerged from the diamonds and rust to bear some advice: The antidote to watching and reading too much news is immersing yourselves in the fictional Pacific Northwest.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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As the butter melts, tilt the skillet and baste the meatballs by spooning the butter over them.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
6 May 2025
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Remove from heat and spoon 2 Tbsp. into each muffin liner.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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But the league declined to comment on any punishment for the official.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Exports from Japan fall in May Japan exports in May declined 1.7% year over year, according to data from Japan's trade ministry released Wednesday.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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