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as in immerses
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 scoops
to lift out with something that holds liquid
carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle
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3
as in plunges
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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4
as in falls
to lead or extend downward
slow down, the road dips here
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5
as in peeks
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 declines
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 drops
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 idiots
a stupid person
how did that dip get through medical school?
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Recent Examples of dips
Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In my view, these dips should be seen as opportunities—stay disciplined and accumulate your gold exposure.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Flavors from the Greek and Turkish Diaspora These two countries are way high on my list for their simple preparations of dishes and dips fueled by eggplant and yogurt.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In my view, these dips should be seen as opportunities—stay disciplined and accumulate your gold exposure.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In my view, these dips should be seen as opportunities—stay disciplined and accumulate your gold exposure.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Flavors from the Greek and Turkish Diaspora These two countries are way high on my list for their simple preparations of dishes and dips fueled by eggplant and yogurt.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Flavors from the Greek and Turkish Diaspora These two countries are way high on my list for their simple preparations of dishes and dips fueled by eggplant and yogurt.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In my view, these dips should be seen as opportunities—stay disciplined and accumulate your gold exposure.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Flavors from the Greek and Turkish Diaspora These two countries are way high on my list for their simple preparations of dishes and dips fueled by eggplant and yogurt.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In my view, these dips should be seen as opportunities—stay disciplined and accumulate your gold exposure.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Flavors from the Greek and Turkish Diaspora These two countries are way high on my list for their simple preparations of dishes and dips fueled by eggplant and yogurt.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In my view, these dips should be seen as opportunities—stay disciplined and accumulate your gold exposure.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In my view, these dips should be seen as opportunities—stay disciplined and accumulate your gold exposure.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Flavors from the Greek and Turkish Diaspora These two countries are way high on my list for their simple preparations of dishes and dips fueled by eggplant and yogurt.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Flavors from the Greek and Turkish Diaspora These two countries are way high on my list for their simple preparations of dishes and dips fueled by eggplant and yogurt.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In my view, these dips should be seen as opportunities—stay disciplined and accumulate your gold exposure.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Dips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dips. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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