DIPPED Synonyms: 213 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in splashed

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verb

past tense of dip

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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as in scooped

to lift out with something that holds liquid carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle

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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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But just as staggering was one of the overnight lows, which dipped to only a searing 97 degrees F (36 degrees C)—a tie for the hottest low that the city’s ever seen, a record first set just three years ago. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 30 July 2026 Just a few months ago, mortgage rates dipped below 6% for the first time in years, fueling hopes that lower borrowing costs would revive the sluggish housing market. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Subscription revenue dipped 5% to $306 million, primarily due to a decline in affiliate revenue. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Global daily users had already dipped from 477 million to 474 million the quarter before. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 30 July 2026 However, consumers dipped into their savings to make ends meet. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 July 2026 Humidity levels dipped through Wednesday, allowing for more overnight cooling, which provided a bit of relief, forecasters said. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 The Academy Award-winning star’s low-cut minidress dipped all the way down to her waist, framing her subtle padded shoulders and long sleeves. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 July 2026 But, partly because of his foot issue, his production dipped as the season went along. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped

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Dozens of people stuck in submerged vehicles throughout the region had to be rescued, and floodwaters initially cut off access to them in some areas.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Damon notes one instance when, while filming the Trojan Horse scene, costar Jon Bernthal (who plays Menelaus) was half-submerged in freezing water.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of submerged

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The casitas are immersed in the lush landscape and most guests come to spend time on the crystal blue waters here, whether diving with sharks in Coiba National Park on the huge reef or sport fishing for red snapper.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Partnering For Success Such LLMs, however, can be built only by organizations immersed in the supply chain, with access to operational data and experience with real-world supply chain challenges.

— Chris Burchett, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of immersed

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The brand enters the category with the Kensi, a softly structure scooped shoulder bag, available in small and large sizes.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Without saying a word to her children, Janet scooped the shirt out of the sink and marched it across the kitchen, rosy splotches dotting the linoleum at her feet.

— Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of scooped

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Pavitt says that the last treatment should focus on keeping the skin hydrated and healthy and avoid any kind of extractions or peels that might possibly leave the skin red or irritated.

— Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026
See prices for water, beer and more Staying hydrated is important as temperatures hover in the high 90s.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of hydrated

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Come for all the doggie high jinks – thanks to a ton of animatronic animals and a John Hughes screenplay – and stay for Close getting dunked in a vat of molasses.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026
In Rome, tourists dunked their arms and faces into the city’s famous fountains, while visitors at Milan Fashion Week hid under parasols.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

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