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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
Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
On a monthly basis, costs rose 0.2% after dipping 0.1% in March.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 15 May 2025
Listen to this article Crime in Connecticut dropped in 2024 compared to the previous year, which included a drop in violent crime that encompassed a dip in murders of more than 30%, according to preliminary statistics released on Tuesday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
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Verb
Jones still isn’t far removed from winning league MVP in 2021, and though her numbers have dipped since joining the Liberty in 2023, her play is often the linchpin that determines how New York looks on both ends.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
On a monthly basis, costs rose 0.2% after dipping 0.1% in March.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Noun
Though April saw a dip in the price of eggs, the effects of the formerly record-high prices are likely still being felt, marked by a significant drop in U.S. consumer sentiment.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 15 May 2025
Listen to this article Crime in Connecticut dropped in 2024 compared to the previous year, which included a drop in violent crime that encompassed a dip in murders of more than 30%, according to preliminary statistics released on Tuesday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
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The New Jersey native dunked in a 9-iron from 142 yards out for an opening two.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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On a drier week, the ball would have almost assuredly rolled through the rough, dunked into the water and forced Finau to drop with a one-stroke penalty.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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The owner scoops Churro up and plops him down on the giant dog bed sitting in the SUV.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2025
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BritBox has tapped Sony Pictures Television for North American rights to the BBC drama, which made headlines earlier this month when lead Lennie James scooped the BAFTA TV Award for Leading Actor for his role in a highly competitive category and Ariyon Bakare won the Supporting Actor prize.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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In the meantime, however, Lake has plunged back into slashing the ranks of the workforce, with hundreds of contract employees let go for a second time over the past weekend.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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In response, the Education Department abruptly shut down all online IDR applications and halted processing pending requests for weeks, plunging millions of borrowers into uncertainty.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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More: Stocks fall, Dow down 800 points as bonds tank amid tax debate.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Long-term Treasuries fell further Thursday; and yields, which trade in opposite direction to prices, continued to surge.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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The sun peeked out, but brisk winds were blowing and temperatures only climbed to the high 40s near the lakefront.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Leaded-glass panes peek through arched openings, winking at the past.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Now Welcoming Digital Nomads — What to Know Before Going From the moment travelers step onboard, they’re immersed in the essence of New Zealand.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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On the repeatability of wrinkling topography patterns in the fingers of water immersed human skin Extreme Mechanics Letters.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
16 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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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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Citigroup, Bank of America and Wells Fargo declined to comment on the WSJ report.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The State Department declined to comment on the pope’s status.—
Russ Bynum,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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