1
as in immersed
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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2
as in scooped
to lift out with something that holds liquid
carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle
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3
as in fell
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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as in plunged
to lead or extend downward
slow down, the road dips here
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as in peeked
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 dipped
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
His strikeout percentage dipped to the lowest its been in his career and his walk percentage was at its highest, but his batting average on balls in play dropped more than 160 points from a season ago.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
The share who see a decrease in capex dipped to 11% from 13%.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Getty Images That upward trajectory stands in contrast to the United States, where life expectancy virtually flatlined during the 2010s and even dipped slightly on occasions during the 2010s—a trend blamed in large part on a surge in deaths from overdoses from the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The Tel Aviv stock exchange dipped, and a public uproar began.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Elon’s enrollment also dipped by 12% over that period.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
The back of the dress, which included a ribbon that flowed down to the ground, dipped low enough to reveal nearly all of the star's large back tattoo, which depicts roses along a vine, as well as a baby lamb.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
That rank dipped to 18th in 2024, when the Chiefs had 39.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
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Microtransactions have been dramatically scaled up, and the cost for a year of content has only dipped a little bit with less on offer.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
His strikeout percentage dipped to the lowest its been in his career and his walk percentage was at its highest, but his batting average on balls in play dropped more than 160 points from a season ago.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
The share who see a decrease in capex dipped to 11% from 13%.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Getty Images That upward trajectory stands in contrast to the United States, where life expectancy virtually flatlined during the 2010s and even dipped slightly on occasions during the 2010s—a trend blamed in large part on a surge in deaths from overdoses from the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The Tel Aviv stock exchange dipped, and a public uproar began.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Elon’s enrollment also dipped by 12% over that period.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
The back of the dress, which included a ribbon that flowed down to the ground, dipped low enough to reveal nearly all of the star's large back tattoo, which depicts roses along a vine, as well as a baby lamb.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
That rank dipped to 18th in 2024, when the Chiefs had 39.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
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The journey evolves, when the sculpture is backlit with a cool white front light to showcase the illusion that the figure and its environment are immersed under water.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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If the mixture has reduced to where potatoes are not immersed, add more broth to cover.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
18 Sep. 2025
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Sophomore Mia Rodolosi scooped the loose ball at the 20 and drew a defender before tapping a pass to junior Julia Palk.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fresh seeds scooped from a pumpkin have a higher moisture content and a shorter shelf life.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cal Fire’s newest proposal for Jackson, dubbed AMEX, targets nearly 500 acres with a patchwork of small clearcuts and is silent on tree sizes to be felled.—
John P. O’Brien,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Footage from the 1966 Italian documentary Africa Addio, of a herd of elephants being felled by both ground hunters and sharpshooters in helicopters, is distressing to watch.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tesla posted its largest sales drops in history in the first and second quarter, and profits plunged along with it.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Then, as interest rates rose, revenue at Gilbert’s core mortgage business plunged, resulting in nearly $400 million in losses.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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Shoes and booties from his new Marie Antoinette capsule collection peeked from little green trees and bushes set up in the museum’s big marble hallway.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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My trusty spreadsheet peeked at a Zillow report tracking total home values for the year ending in June and the pandemic era — February 2020 through June 2025.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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After powering their way to their first two runs, the Dodgers dinked and dunked Dollander for another pair in the second.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Aug. 2025
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Later in the inning, Marte dunked one into right field, driving in another run.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
20 Aug. 2025
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Our sweet flavorings are sometimes subtle, like the raisins in our picadillo and the pomegranate sauce that’s spooned into bowls of our noodle soup.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Many of us who are raised on or reformed by incomparable low-and-slow Southern pork barbecue appreciate cabbage slaw as a classic accompaniment, whether spooned onto our plate (AKA our tray) or inside a sandwich bun.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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Hours after the initial shipping containers fell into the ocean, more containers tumbled onto the port side.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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Synopsys — Shares tumbled 35% after the semiconductor tool supplier posted disappointing fiscal third-quarter results.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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