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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
Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Some career television directors have also started to dip their toes into the world of verticals, Herrmann told me.
—Joshua Hunt, Vulture, 5 June 2025
Michele Luhn, CNBC, 10 June 2025
Even seeing a 3% decline in the first quarter this year could be unsettling for some savers, considering that 401(k) savers only saw a slight 0.5% dip on average from the third quarter through the fourth quarter last year.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 June 2025
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Verb
Both are delicious and perfectly tailored for cooking or mixing with some balsamic to dip some bread.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Some career television directors have also started to dip their toes into the world of verticals, Herrmann told me.
—Joshua Hunt, Vulture, 5 June 2025
Noun
The one-year inflation outlook saw a significant dip, falling to 3.2%.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 10 June 2025
Even seeing a 3% decline in the first quarter this year could be unsettling for some savers, considering that 401(k) savers only saw a slight 0.5% dip on average from the third quarter through the fourth quarter last year.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
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Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets reacts after dunking the ball against the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter in Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs.—
Ryan Stano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Wash produce under running water rather than soaking or dunking it.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 June 2025
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Some are known to scoop some up and bring them home after wins, while others like hitting them back into the stands with their stick.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Ladle it over hot basmati rice or with naan for scooping.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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But at the turn of the millennium, enrollment plunged as Chicago closed a massive public housing complex nearby and a growing number of Black families left the city.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
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Online traffic from Canadian buyers, Realtor.com reported, plunged by 40.7 percent to 34.7 percent from the last quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Reckoning for three weekends, but the Tom Cruise-starrer fell only 31 percent in its fourth outing to $10.3 million from 2,942 theaters for a domestic tally of $166.3 million.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2025
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Connecticut is coming off a blowout loss against the Mystics, falling 104-67.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The sun finally peeked out around the seventh race allowing the track to dry out a bit by Belmont post time.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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There at the wall, Kerry Carpenter, the right-fielder whose defense has been an adventure as of late, peeked toward the padding and ran.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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One day, though, Bella plans to fully immerse him in the world of pro wrestling — especially women’s wrestling.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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These teens were sometimes gasping and talking to the screen, laughing at points, fully immersed, fully relating, even feeling nostalgic for TikTok trends that were popping three years ago.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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As the butter melts, tilt the skillet and baste the meatballs by spooning the butter over them.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
6 May 2025
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Remove from heat and spoon 2 Tbsp. into each muffin liner.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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The April 11 ruling came during a hearing in Maryland, where a Justice Department attorney declined to provide basic details about Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Full-time workers declined by 623,000, while part-timers rose by 33,000.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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