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as in to immerse
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 to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle
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as in to plunge
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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as in to fall
to lead or extend downward
slow down, the road dips here
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as in to peek
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 downhill
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 drop
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 idiot
a stupid person
how did that dip get through medical school?
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Recent Examples of dip
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Wrangler is increasingly dipping its toes into the footwear category.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
As part of its centennial celebration of the iconic dish, The Brown Hotel is embracing this spirit of innovation by introducing a number of hot brown variations, including a dip, quesadilla, wontons, and poutine-like fries loaded with turkey, bacon, and mornay sauce.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
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Verb
But Brown has seemed to often be frustrated by his role in the team’s offense, which continued last fall as his production dipped and the offense as a whole sputtered.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Wrangler is increasingly dipping its toes into the footwear category.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Concerns that such restrictions on trail cams and thermal imaging would lead to a dip in predator management resulted in exceptions for mountain lions, wolves, and other predators.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
As part of its centennial celebration of the iconic dish, The Brown Hotel is embracing this spirit of innovation by introducing a number of hot brown variations, including a dip, quesadilla, wontons, and poutine-like fries loaded with turkey, bacon, and mornay sauce.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dip
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Families can immerse themselves in awe-inspiring landscapes and see rare wildlife, while having access to a wide array of activities back on board.—
Jessica Puckett,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Bennett describes her child as one who is constantly immersed in sound and rhythm, never missing an opportunity to sing and dance.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Kids love the hands-on steps here — scooping soil, patting it down around the plants and writing Grandma’s name on a tag.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The number, which was the Verona dress by Lily Phellera, was designed to show some skin with its daring open back (that scooped low enough to accentuate her curves) and ab-baring cutouts.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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At its center is the story of a boy named Zac Brettler, who in November 2019, at the age of nineteen, plunged to his death from a balcony on the fifth floor of an upscale apartment complex a few minutes’ walk along the Thames from Tate Britain.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Another section of the park will plunge those who are up for it into a more thrilling experience.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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His portfolio fell 44% in the dot-com crash, and sustained a 40% loss in 2008.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lee then came up to the plate and fell behind in the count 1-2.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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As the final buzzer blared, the benches cleared at midcourt as the teams’ tensions simmered once more – a moment Redick likened to peeking into an altercation happening at a bar on Beale Street in Memphis or Bourbon Street in New Orleans.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
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Juan used to be confined to a different room in the facility that had a frosted window with a small patch scratched out at the bottom, just big enough for his eye to peek through.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Stick to trying to dunk a basketball while skydiving, boys.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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For a bolder approach, try dunking your face in a bowl of ice water.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 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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Assign each cup and spoon its own hook, and label the capacities clearly for quick, easy access.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Bovino, who led much of the immigration enforcement operation in Chicago and the suburbs, as well as in Minnesota before retiring this year amid criticism, declined to appear before the commission.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Salt Lake County district attorney’s office and the Draper City prosecutor both declined to file charges against Paul in April, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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