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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
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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Hidden in perpetual darkness, these craters remain colder than Pluto, with temperatures dipping to around minus 370 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 223 degrees Celsius).
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Coinbase , Robinhood — Shares of the trading platforms tumbled after Bitcoin prices fell more than 5% over the weekend, dipping below 77,000 for the first time since early May.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Twenty-seven percent of respondents approved of how Trump is handling inflation, dipping below his previous low of 31% in April.
—James Powel, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Still, over the years, the vaccination rate had fallen well below the US level, dipping below 80% by 2023, according to the study in Vaccines.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Hamlin first appeared on the scene in 2004, dipping his toes into the Cup Series waters while trying not to make too many waves.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The strength of that belief has fluctuated, dipping sharply after their March defeat by City before rising again in recent weeks.
—Ayo Akinwolere, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Home values have a habit of falling just when your job security may be dipping, too.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Adjective
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
While it’s not required, dipping the cut end into a rooting hormone can speed up the rooting process and increase the success rate.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Hidden in perpetual darkness, these craters remain colder than Pluto, with temperatures dipping to around minus 370 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 223 degrees Celsius).
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Coinbase , Robinhood — Shares of the trading platforms tumbled after Bitcoin prices fell more than 5% over the weekend, dipping below 77,000 for the first time since early May.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Twenty-seven percent of respondents approved of how Trump is handling inflation, dipping below his previous low of 31% in April.
—James Powel, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Still, over the years, the vaccination rate had fallen well below the US level, dipping below 80% by 2023, according to the study in Vaccines.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Hamlin first appeared on the scene in 2004, dipping his toes into the Cup Series waters while trying not to make too many waves.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The strength of that belief has fluctuated, dipping sharply after their March defeat by City before rising again in recent weeks.
—Ayo Akinwolere, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Home values have a habit of falling just when your job security may be dipping, too.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipping
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Known for his athleticism, Christian also has become a force dunking off lobs.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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For those willing to go a step further, try dunking your face in a bowl of ice water.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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For the best results, measure your ingredients with a food scale instead of scooping them with a cup or measuring spoon.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Make the ultimate dessert by scooping this coffee ice cream over a chocolate brownie.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2026
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The franchise stunned the NBA by trading away cornerstone Luka Dončić, plunging the roster into an immediate identity crisis.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Bitcoin has crashed since hitting an all-time high in October last year, losing 40% of its value and plunging the crypto market into a brutal winter crisis.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The magnificent luminosity of the orbs announced their arrival, their glow falling unfamiliar against windowpanes, which drew the people to the street.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The mismatch between workers and available jobs—a key barometer of labor market stress—has actually improved since that moment, falling below its pre-pandemic level.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The filmmaker rarely lingers, making brief moments of grace — like Gabrielle peeking in at her mom and stepdad taking a nap — all the more resonant for their evanescence.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Days before the shop formally opened, hopeful customers were already peeking into its doors.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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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.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cernan, the junior pilot, was outside, dangling—actually spinning, tumbling, and flailing—at the end of a long umbilical cord, completely unable to control his movements.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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As in previous seasons, the production is expected to fully or partially buy out its hotel locations while immersing itself deeply in the surrounding destination.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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West is great at immersing us in the atmosphere and mores of the 1800s, in which Elswyth can’t find the time to use her skills in botany (she’s been accepted at Oxford) because her real job is finding someone to support her and her family.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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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.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Continue to cook for about 5 more minutes, spooning some of the sauce over top of the thighs, until the chicken is glazed and warm.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Dipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipping. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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