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as in immerses
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 scoops
to lift out with something that holds liquid
carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle
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3
as in plunges
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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4
as in falls
to lead or extend downward
slow down, the road dips here
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as in peeks
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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as in declines
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 drops
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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as in idiots
a stupid person
how did that dip get through medical school?
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Recent Examples of dips
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
But Sheeran also dips into world beats, inspired by recording for a month in India.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Then, as the orange sun dips lower, leaders drive small groups off to different ponds and waterways around the preserve.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Cortisol naturally peaks in the morning and dips at night.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Jason Kelce asked if Mahomes still dips his steak in ketchup.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
And when the sun dips, 12th Knot takes over—a Gatsby-esque rooftop lounge pulsing with DJ sets, seasonal cocktails, and panoramic views that sweep from St Paul’s to Canary Wharf.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
When your blood sugar dips too low, the right food or drink containing fast-acting carbohydrates can bring it back up within minutes.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
One silver lining Goldman found is that positioning remains historically modest, which can keep any market dips light as long as fundamental shocks can be avoided.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
An adjacent storefront will eventually be stocked with wine, home goods and take-home versions of their dishes, such as pimento cheese and smoked catfish dips.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
But there are some optimistic signs—traffic dips and sales declines are slowing, per Restaurant Dive, and Starbucks’s China business is also improving.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
There have been other dips for the monarchy over the years, including during the era Princess Diana's messy divorce from Charles and after her death in a 1997 Paris car crash.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Due to lawn mower paths, yard football routes my sons had run, and a few rotten tree roots, dips and low spots had developed over time in our yard.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Now the stock still looks expensive which, combined with a history of only modest recovery post dips, suggests some risk.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Please remember that while property owners may jeer the recent price declines – if not question the math – long-suffering house hunters see these dips as a glimmer of hope.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
And the noticeable dips also don’t come for the generations of players who would be expecting to play their peak years for England during wartime either — note the lack of games in the 1940s in the earlier graph.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
From PB&Js and dips to smoothies and sauces, almost all of us have experienced the familiar flavor of peanut butter.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
But Sheeran also dips into world beats, inspired by recording for a month in India.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Then, as the orange sun dips lower, leaders drive small groups off to different ponds and waterways around the preserve.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Cortisol naturally peaks in the morning and dips at night.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Jason Kelce asked if Mahomes still dips his steak in ketchup.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
And when the sun dips, 12th Knot takes over—a Gatsby-esque rooftop lounge pulsing with DJ sets, seasonal cocktails, and panoramic views that sweep from St Paul’s to Canary Wharf.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
When your blood sugar dips too low, the right food or drink containing fast-acting carbohydrates can bring it back up within minutes.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
One silver lining Goldman found is that positioning remains historically modest, which can keep any market dips light as long as fundamental shocks can be avoided.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Some common examples include push-ups, bench presses, chest presses and dips.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
An adjacent storefront will eventually be stocked with wine, home goods and take-home versions of their dishes, such as pimento cheese and smoked catfish dips.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
But there are some optimistic signs—traffic dips and sales declines are slowing, per Restaurant Dive, and Starbucks’s China business is also improving.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
There have been other dips for the monarchy over the years, including during the era Princess Diana's messy divorce from Charles and after her death in a 1997 Paris car crash.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Due to lawn mower paths, yard football routes my sons had run, and a few rotten tree roots, dips and low spots had developed over time in our yard.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Now the stock still looks expensive which, combined with a history of only modest recovery post dips, suggests some risk.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Please remember that while property owners may jeer the recent price declines – if not question the math – long-suffering house hunters see these dips as a glimmer of hope.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
And the noticeable dips also don’t come for the generations of players who would be expecting to play their peak years for England during wartime either — note the lack of games in the 1940s in the earlier graph.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dips
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Much like Ralph Lauren immerses its customers through Ralph’s Coffee, Ralph’s Restaurant, and the Polo Bar, RH has been extending its brand into hospitality.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Located in Adventureland, right next to the attraction, The Beak and Barrel is an interactive bar that immerses guests in the world of both the classic Disney ride and the popular film franchise.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Now, whether or not those leaks came from Team Baldoni or not, the fact is such info did quickly end up in the likes of the Daily Mail and TMZ, which have had a lot of Team Baldoni scoops over the past year.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Hill’s Julia Manchester scoops that the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is targeting voters with social media ads featuring images of receipts showing how much each state is projected to lose in health care and funding, along with how much prices could go up.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
21 July 2025
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Regardless, that slight is the last thing Prater hears before Dexter plunges a knife into his heart.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond—where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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Fall foliage appears when leaves change from green to yellow, orange, and red, then falls from the trees, said Brandon Fuller, a doctoral candidate and lecturer in the biology department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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If the neighbor is smoking weed on private property doesn’t belong to them or their neighbor, Rosenthal said the responsibility to take action falls on the landlord.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That way the boot peeks out slightly, without needing to be the center of attention.—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
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Meghan Markle is back with more recipes, peeks into her personal life and celebrity guests.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The way a Newfoundland dog carefully ducks his head to avoid getting bumped by a car trunk has captured hearts across the internet.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Múlafossur Waterfall tumbles into the Atlantic below—its roar softened by Northern Fulmars wheeling overhead.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At only 20 feet high, Abrams Falls’ stature isn’t its most impressive quality; however, the sheer force of water that tumbles down it is an experience to enjoy with several senses—certainly sight, but also sound and feel too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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In September and October, the core of the Milky Way is visible as soon as twilight descends.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Each fisher who descends on Bristol Bay for the season can’t afford to take their eye off of the prize.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Dips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dips. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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