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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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as in plunges
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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as in falls
to lead or extend downward
slow down, the road dips here
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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
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
If the stock dips below the short put strike, one will be compelled to buy IVZ at $22.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Laid-back mountain towns make for quick resupply, and dips in the cold, clear waters of Lake Tahoe are instant refreshers.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving dips 6-7 (55,000, down 6%), and Bruno Mars’ chart-topping The Romantic drops 2-8 (54,000, down 32%).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2026
But the film never fully dips into the aesthetic nitty-gritty of the spring show.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
How does Alabama fall down to mortal, but Ohio State never dips?
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recorded following the filming of his latest sci-fi, Ash (whose score is some of FlyLo’s most boilerplate, Stranger-Things-backwash sounding music yet), this short, seven-song EP dips back into the frantic BPMs of his earlier releases to see if there’s any juice left in the cartridge.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
The potential for severe weather increases as the jet stream dips farther south, delivering more cold fronts that make clashes between warm and cold air more common.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Take the seven-minute gondola lift up, then drive a plastic cart down the banked corners and dips of a mile-long luge course.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The menu includes dips like hummus and muhamarra, a selection of crudos and kebabs, and whole roasted fish lit on fire tableside.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Apr. 2026
Overall violent crime is down Overall incidents of violent crime have seen a steady decline in Olathe over the past four years, while some categories of crime saw hikes and dips, according to police department data.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
One face is of marble and tall glass with a few neo- classical dips and angles, dignified, but probably more suitable for a post office out in the stern Midwest than an urban bayscape in South Florida.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
That activity shifted risk onto market makers, who have been buying on dips and selling into rallies to keep their exposure balanced.
—Sidhartha Shukla, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Conversation starters → Las Vegas poker rooms are disappearing as tourism dips and fewer players ante up in person.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Milos There’s said to be some 70-plus beaches on Milos, which, for sun-worshippers offers ample options to indulge in spontaneous dips followed by a lounge on the sand.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
This month, water temps were in the mid-to-upper 60s, at a time when the thermometer typically dips to the 50s.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
If the stock dips below the short put strike, one will be compelled to buy IVZ at $22.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Laid-back mountain towns make for quick resupply, and dips in the cold, clear waters of Lake Tahoe are instant refreshers.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving dips 6-7 (55,000, down 6%), and Bruno Mars’ chart-topping The Romantic drops 2-8 (54,000, down 32%).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2026
But the film never fully dips into the aesthetic nitty-gritty of the spring show.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
How does Alabama fall down to mortal, but Ohio State never dips?
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recorded following the filming of his latest sci-fi, Ash (whose score is some of FlyLo’s most boilerplate, Stranger-Things-backwash sounding music yet), this short, seven-song EP dips back into the frantic BPMs of his earlier releases to see if there’s any juice left in the cartridge.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
The potential for severe weather increases as the jet stream dips farther south, delivering more cold fronts that make clashes between warm and cold air more common.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
But the returns on the trade haven't been as strong over time, and data on whether traders are still buying the dips amid the Middle East war is murky.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Take the seven-minute gondola lift up, then drive a plastic cart down the banked corners and dips of a mile-long luge course.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The menu includes dips like hummus and muhamarra, a selection of crudos and kebabs, and whole roasted fish lit on fire tableside.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Apr. 2026
Overall violent crime is down Overall incidents of violent crime have seen a steady decline in Olathe over the past four years, while some categories of crime saw hikes and dips, according to police department data.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
One face is of marble and tall glass with a few neo- classical dips and angles, dignified, but probably more suitable for a post office out in the stern Midwest than an urban bayscape in South Florida.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
That activity shifted risk onto market makers, who have been buying on dips and selling into rallies to keep their exposure balanced.
—Sidhartha Shukla, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Conversation starters → Las Vegas poker rooms are disappearing as tourism dips and fewer players ante up in person.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Milos There’s said to be some 70-plus beaches on Milos, which, for sun-worshippers offers ample options to indulge in spontaneous dips followed by a lounge on the sand.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dips
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Tour the Robbins Hunter Museum Occupying an 1842 Greek Revival home on Broadway, the Robbins Hunter Museum fully immerses visitors in the 19th century.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 18-track project clocks in at just over one hour, during which Martinez immerses listeners in the dystopian world of her mind.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ma puts the red wine to one side, ignores the shortbread, and scoops a glob of cream cheese onto her fingertip.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Their dad helps out every Friday with the HOA trash cans and occasionally scoops yards as well.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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His documentary plunges viewers into a 1996 expedition in Brazil to contact the isolate Indigenous Koruba people in the Amazon rainforest.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Set in a remote harbor village near the DMZ, the sci-fi thriller kicks off with reports of a mysterious discovery that plunges the town into a desperate fight for survival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Support falls somewhat, to 70%, among non-MAGA Republicans.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Payton’s falls short of Chamberlain Gary Payton II had a chance to equal the feat of one of the game’s greatest players on Friday.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The karaoke worker peeks his head in, tells them to get out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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When Dana peeks in and Robby simply shakes his head no?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Sierra Canyon used a ferocious press and got points from unexpected places, like 3-pointers from Stephen Kankole, dunks from Jordan Mize and 11 points with 10 assists from JJ Sati-Grier.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Dallas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The video shows the plane colliding with the truck, going over the vehicle, which tumbles beneath the jet.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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There's something so timeless and romantic about hair that almost audibly tumbles down one's back.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
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As the summer air thickens with diffused sunlight and harsh humidity, a psychological fog descends on our young protagonist.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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And water aerobics for senior women descends into a bizarre request.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Dips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dips. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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