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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 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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Recent Examples of dip
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Scrub off any stuck on bits with a soft brush dipped in soapy water, then rinse again. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 July 2025 The number dipped to 52 percent in 2023 but bounced to 67 percent in the 2025 results. Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 25 July 2025
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Jonah Heim, who looked like a budding stalwart behind the plate, saw his OPS dip from .755 in 2023 to .602 last season. Sam Blum, New York Times, 29 July 2025 This time around, the cut suffers its steepest dip on the Streaming Songs tally, falling from No. 9 to No. 21. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for dip
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  • McCamey is accused of following the girls around the park and dunking them in the pool, police told the station.
    Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
  • Timberlake showed his athleticism Thursday evening by catching a lob from former KU guard Zeke Mayo and dunking in the third quarter.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
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  • Want scoop on Ahsoka, or for any other Star Wars TV show?
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 July 2025
  • Shasta Lake remained open for recreation; boaters were warned to stay out of the way of firefighting aircraft scooping water from the reservoir.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
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  • The yield on the two-year Treasury, which is more sensitive to Fed rates, plunged almost 27 basis points.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
  • In the second quarter, as tariffs took effect, imports plunged and companies sold off their inventories.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
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  • Then the tarp came out as rain that had been falling around Bristol much of Saturday turned heavy and delayed the start.
    Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
  • Pair them with billowy blouses to close out the summer, then whip out your favorite chunky knit sweaters come fall for a stylish, boho look.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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  • When the moon sits in the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, the sun’s rays peek out from behind the moon and give it a reddish hue, according to London’s Natural History Museum.
    Gina Park, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
  • But the tree was perfectly elegant, its green boughs peeking above the low-slung roof covered in traditional gray clay tiles.
    Thessaly La Force, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025
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  • The Bruised star immersed herself in the canyon, and leaned against the rock formations while posing for photos and selfies.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 July 2025
  • Residents can stroll through peaceful pathways, immerse themselves in nature, and find inspiration along the community’s unique art and poetry trail.
    Brigitte Nowinski, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2025
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  • Nestle cooked chicken into dish with tomato mixture; spoon juices over chicken.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
  • Top each with about 3/4 cup of berries (with their syrup, as desired) then spoon the remaining cream evenly over the top of the berries.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
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  • Brown-Forman's sales declined 5% in the 2025 fiscal year, partly due to ongoing tariff disputes.
    Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
  • When reached on the phone, Gate of the Era declined to comment.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025

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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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