as in sinking
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as in immersing
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 scooping
to lift out with something that holds liquid
carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle
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as in plunging
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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as in falling
to lead or extend downward
slow down, the road dips here
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as in peeking
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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Recent Examples of dipping
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Temperatures are dipping again in Alaska over the next six to 10 days, with far northern reaches of the state expecting below-average temperatures and near-normal temperatures forecast for much of the rest of the Last Frontier, according to a forecast from the NWS Climate Prediction Center.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
But imagine having an extra week off without the stress of unpaid leave or dipping into your savings!
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
As forecasts project global oil prices dipping in 2025, Ukraine's allies are exploring more aggressive actions while weighing potential economic consequences and maritime safety concerns.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
With temperatures dipping, many of us are looking for ways to cut down on our home heating bills.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
In a traditional Persian wedding, the bride and groom exchange honey instead of rings—dipping their little fingers into a jar, and then feeding one another.
—Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
He's managed to maintain that connection long past the VHS era, creating a social media following on Instagram and YouTube and even dipping his toes into the virtual reality space with Taebo Reboot.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The jet stream is likely to prevent big storms up north from dipping into Southern California.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who was wrongly dipping into the OT kitty for themselves or others has to be found and exiled from the high command, if not fired outright.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Temperatures are dipping again in Alaska over the next six to 10 days, with far northern reaches of the state expecting below-average temperatures and near-normal temperatures forecast for much of the rest of the Last Frontier, according to a forecast from the NWS Climate Prediction Center.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
But imagine having an extra week off without the stress of unpaid leave or dipping into your savings!
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
As forecasts project global oil prices dipping in 2025, Ukraine's allies are exploring more aggressive actions while weighing potential economic consequences and maritime safety concerns.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
With temperatures dipping, many of us are looking for ways to cut down on our home heating bills.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
In a traditional Persian wedding, the bride and groom exchange honey instead of rings—dipping their little fingers into a jar, and then feeding one another.
—Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
He's managed to maintain that connection long past the VHS era, creating a social media following on Instagram and YouTube and even dipping his toes into the virtual reality space with Taebo Reboot.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The jet stream is likely to prevent big storms up north from dipping into Southern California.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipping
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For one special day, these children and their families set their worries aside, immersing themselves in the magic of the season and the warm embrace of their local community.Melissa Noel, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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According to Hilton’s 2025 Vacation Trends report, ‘slow travel’ which the chain defines as ‘immersing oneself into a destination for an extended time as a local to fully experience the culture,’ is arguably the best way to soak up the Portuguese island of Madeira.Michelle Gross, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since then it has been named Best Animated Film by the European Film Awards, the New York Film Critics Circle, National Board of Review and the Los Angeles Film Association as well as scooping the Indie Spirit prize for Best International Film.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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While Bellingham has to adopt a more retreated role, and has failed to net this term after previously almost scooping Spain's top scorer award the Pichichi last time out, Rodrygo is often confined to the bench as Mbappe and Vinicius struggle to connect.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Although the announcement sent shares plunging as much as 19% that evening, investors have come around to the company’s costly AI ambitions.Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Her custom gunmetal frock featured a plunging neckline and hip cutouts.Alex Badia, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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To qualify for relief, a reporting company must have a BOI reporting deadline falling within the period beginning one day before the date the specified disaster began - as indicated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – and ending 90 days after that date.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The fall 2024 release is 11 years old (falling on the younger end of the age range for Old Fitzgerald), meaning it was distilled in the fall of 2013 and bottled in the fall of this year.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, my favorite combo is baggy jeans and the pointed-toe flats peeking out from underneath.Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2024
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His outfit consisted of a pair of teal drawstring shorts teamed with Calvin Klein underwear, the red waistband peeking out.Michelle Lee, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The morning of the road race on September 26 brought rain, conditions that made descending far more treacherous.Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Large numbers of new people coming into the home and descending on piles of food and Christmas decorations easily trigger anxious dogs − and worst-case scenario, someone could get bit or your dog could eat something dangerous.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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My heartbeat pounded in my ears, drowning out the anticipatory purr of two ambulance engines idling nearby.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Police have attributed most of the deaths to accidental drowning due to the lake's proximity to nightclubs and bars.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Dipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipping. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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