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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
Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Buffets are a religion in Hong Kong and the Fullerton’s is first-rate; at breakfast, the praline mille-feuille finger pastry dipped in fig compote is exquisite.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
This Black Friday, start your K-beauty shopping regime with cleansers that remove makeup, sunscreen, and more—and don’t be afraid to double dip in the deals.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Sales at restaurants and bars fell 0.4 percent, while grocery store sales dipped 0.2 percent.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Buffets are a religion in Hong Kong and the Fullerton’s is first-rate; at breakfast, the praline mille-feuille finger pastry dipped in fig compote is exquisite.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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If the Gunners experience another dip in form and lose yet more ground to the Reds, then the progress generated by the previous two title tilts risks being lost.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
This Black Friday, start your K-beauty shopping regime with cleansers that remove makeup, sunscreen, and more—and don’t be afraid to double dip in the deals.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Clippers in Inglewood, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 5 Dec. 2024
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Redondo Union 97, Oak Park 39: Brayden Miner, the son of former USC star and NBA dunk champion Harold Miner, scored 27 points for Redondo (4-0).Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Want scoop on Creature Commandos, or for any other TV show?Hayden Mears, TVLine, 5 Dec. 2024
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The starter set comes with a walnut spoon to scoop your wood chips and a stainless steel wire brush to clean the mesh basket.Andrew Watman, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ariana Grande Grande wore a plunging black-and-white tweed minidress over sheer black tights.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The atmospheric river, a high-altitude stream of concentrated moisture, serves as the fuel, while the bomb cyclone, characterized by rapidly plunging atmospheric pressure, acts as the engine driving the system.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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During Hurricane Milton, 30 water mains in St. Petersburg, Florida, broke, mainly due to falling trees.Micheline Maynard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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With falling costs, tags and sensors will drive intelligent networks across homes and industries, creating connected ecosystems far beyond those achieved to date by devices like Apple’s AirTag.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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To pin down the timeline, researchers peeked at some of the oldest human genes from the skull of a woman, called Zlaty kun — Golden horse — for a hill in the Czech Republic where it was found.Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Not even the creators of Signal cannot peek inside your conversations.PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
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The team fully immersed themselves in the island traditions and the use of Samoan and Pacific Islander language.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, we were both deeply immersed in this building of a social impact organization and all the trials and tribulations shared through that on a daily basis.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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Stir in cream, gently boil for 5 minutes more, and spoon the sauce over the chicken, potatoes, and vegetables.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Carefully spoon out as much flesh as possible into a mixing bowl.Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Krager declined to specify the nature or severity of the injury at the time.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors declined to press charges against Mangum for making false allegations.Jenna West, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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