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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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
The findings that mood dips and anxiety rises at night resonated with what Albers sees with her patients.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
While buffalo chicken dip dominates the appetizer scene, a state-by-state analysis of Google search trends highlights from Coffeeness reveals not only national favorites but also regional preferences that make the Super Bowl menu a true reflection of America's culinary diversity.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Grab a fresh cloth and dip it in clean water to wipe the countertops again.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
The findings that mood dips and anxiety rises at night resonated with what Albers sees with her patients.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
Citi upgrades Deckers to buy from neutral Citi says investors should buy the dip in the shoe company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
While buffalo chicken dip dominates the appetizer scene, a state-by-state analysis of Google search trends highlights from Coffeeness reveals not only national favorites but also regional preferences that make the Super Bowl menu a true reflection of America's culinary diversity.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
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After receiving Bratt’s slot-line pass, Eriksson Ek dunked the puck past a helpless Jordan Binnington.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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And on the basketball court? Count on the muscular 6-4, 195-pound senior forward to bring the juice and dunk with ferocity for the Foxes, according to freshman guard Braydon Porter.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Orioles claimed him but placed him on waivers in February 2024 before the Rockies scooped him up.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Scoot Grandeur Apartments multi-use building coming to Cudahy could scoop its first dirt soon.—
Erik S. Hanley,
Journal Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Threat level: The Arctic air is likely to send temperatures plunging to 35 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit below average for mid-February across the Upper Midwest and Plains states, with the cold barreling south and east through the end of the week.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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This comes as the stock has had a rough past year, plunging more than 32% over the past 12 months.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Good news for green energy The cost of a utility-scale solar panels has fallen 82% since 2010, according to the the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Just like this claim, the others will fall apart because there is no truth to them.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles King paired the gown with pointed pastel blue heels that peeked out from beneath the floor-length skirt.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
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Its most famous interior feature is a double-helix spiral staircase that twists up three floors, but the grand castle also boasts 426 rooms (guests can peek into 60 of them), 83 staircases, and 282 fireplaces.—
Kimberley Lovato,
AFAR Media,
4 Feb. 2025
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Released by Ava Duvernay’s Array, the latter weaves together three stories of small-town characters immersed in the intimidating, alluring, and dangerous world of big-city Johannesburg and Soweto.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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This intimate yacht-style cruise immersed in the vibrancy of Panama and Costa Rica with an emphasis on responsible tourism – a cornerstone of the five-year-old partnership between Le Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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There will be vegan options available, and everything is spooned up with housemade plantain chips, flour chicharrones or Saltine crackers.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Add 12 cups water and, using sauté function, bring liquid to a simmer, spooning off any foam that rises to the surface.—
Alexis deBoschnek,
Bon Appétit,
5 Feb. 2025
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The average home price in the six-county region declined 0.4% from December to $862,115 in January, according to Zillow, marking the sixth consecutive month of declines.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Another recent poll shows declining confidence, specifically in Republican individuals, in health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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