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as in dunking
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 scooping
to lift out with something that holds liquid
carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle
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as in plunging
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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as in falling
to lead or extend downward
slow down, the road dips here
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as in peeking
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 dipping
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
However, Chin-Hong urged Californians not to become complacent about the disease, as immunization rates have been gradually dipping.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Her team also makes marinara sauce and homemade ranch as dipping options.
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Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
Couples will receive one six-pack of Insomnia’s signature warm cookies, three dipping sauces — milk chocolate, white chocolate and caramel — and two bottles of milk.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Quince Merino Wool Shawl Collar Long Coat The one staple to splurge on this season is a wool coat—one that pulls together an outfit yet will keep you warm as temperatures in places like Paris start seriously dipping.
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Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Dec. 2025
The Ultimate Trio option offers three appetizers and three dipping sauces from a 10-item selection of appetizers and 10 sauce options, giving customers 81,600 different possible combinations.
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Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The county has faced relatively small budget shortfalls in the last couple of years and is now dipping into its reserves to the tune of $95 million.
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Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
In the extreme risk area, sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph are forecast with relative humidity values dipping into the single digits.
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Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
No dipping your toe in Pride month!
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Karp’s mother covered tuition and other expenses using loans and by dipping into her pension fund.
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Imani Sumbi,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
Like last year, the county board’s recent budget-making efforts have largely centered around addressing a looming budget shortfall in the county’s general fund, which the board has been solving since 2023 by dipping into the county’s cash reserves.
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Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The good news for anyone hoping to channel the look without dipping into designer territory?
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
After so many British tennis summers, Dan Evans was not expecting to be dipping himself into an ice bath halfway through what proved to be the last singles match of his career.
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Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Adjective
Most locations feature a selection of about 15 ice cream flavors stored in a dipping cabinet, including classics and seasonal options like banana pudding, cookies and cream, key lime pie and red velvet.
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
However, Chin-Hong urged Californians not to become complacent about the disease, as immunization rates have been gradually dipping.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Her team also makes marinara sauce and homemade ranch as dipping options.
—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
Couples will receive one six-pack of Insomnia’s signature warm cookies, three dipping sauces — milk chocolate, white chocolate and caramel — and two bottles of milk.
—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Quince Merino Wool Shawl Collar Long Coat The one staple to splurge on this season is a wool coat—one that pulls together an outfit yet will keep you warm as temperatures in places like Paris start seriously dipping.
—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Dec. 2025
The Ultimate Trio option offers three appetizers and three dipping sauces from a 10-item selection of appetizers and 10 sauce options, giving customers 81,600 different possible combinations.
—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Temperatures will have a tough time dipping below 80°, especially in Baltimore City.
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Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The county has faced relatively small budget shortfalls in the last couple of years and is now dipping into its reserves to the tune of $95 million.
—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
In the extreme risk area, sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph are forecast with relative humidity values dipping into the single digits.
—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
No dipping your toe in Pride month!
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Karp’s mother covered tuition and other expenses using loans and by dipping into her pension fund.
—
Imani Sumbi,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
Like last year, the county board’s recent budget-making efforts have largely centered around addressing a looming budget shortfall in the county’s general fund, which the board has been solving since 2023 by dipping into the county’s cash reserves.
—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The good news for anyone hoping to channel the look without dipping into designer territory?
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
After so many British tennis summers, Dan Evans was not expecting to be dipping himself into an ice bath halfway through what proved to be the last singles match of his career.
—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipping
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The three cats quickly get distracted, though, by the dangling, bright lightbulb and string hanging above them.
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While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish.
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In Italy's capital, which remains under a red heat alert, tourists tried to cool off seeking shade near buildings and dunking their heads under public fountains.
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Tourists and locals are reportedly taking desperate — and sometimes dangerous — measures to cool off by plunging into canals and dunking in fountains, according to the Associated Press (AP).
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Inside, more than 120 humanoids stand in neat rows, each performing a specific task repeatedly, from sorting packages or changing diapers to scooping popcorn, guided by human trainers with handheld controllers next to them.
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But stats back up the anecdotal evidence about a heatwave bump in cinemas admission — and with one major movie scooping the rewards.
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The British socialite and younger sister of Kate Middleton wore a summery mint green dress featuring a plunging neckline and off-the-shoulder silhouette.
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Mallaby, a longtime financial journalist, is a nimble storyteller, and his portrait of one of the single-minded personalities plunging the world into an uncertain future is also an engaging drama of discovery.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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But Musk fell short of the yearly 5% minimum the IRS legally requires his foundation to give away, after falling roughly $423 million short in 2023.
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But by about an hour before, the sun had started peeking through.
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As the episode ends, the gray skies are burning off and the sun is peeking out on a world that Rhaenyra will struggle to bear.
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Earlier this month, the company brought students from over 40 countries to San Francisco to pitch their startup ideas for a chance to win $100,000 of equity-free funding from Red Bull Ventures and $25,000 in Microsoft Azure credits, while immersing themselves in Silicon Valley.
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To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before spooning into bowls.
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Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle.
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“Dipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipping. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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