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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
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
For dipping the pillowy crust, I was told.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Clear to mostly clear conditions will continue into Monday night, with lows dipping to around 50.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Included were cinnamon butter, dipping sauces and gravy.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
But the tourism slump during the pandemic forced the city to cover its debt payments by dipping into the general fund.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Especially considering dipping into the 2027 draft class, which is projected to be stronger than this year’s.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
If that's not your speed, consider The Secret Life of Plants by Peter Tompkins, which Spencer and his wife/co-owner Jenna have been dipping in and out of.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Susan Oludele, a braider in New York and Los Angeles, recommends boiling a pot of water, then dipping a towel into it.
—Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 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
Serve them with a dipping sauce or a dollop of sour cream for an easy appetizer or light meal.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
For dipping the pillowy crust, I was told.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Clear to mostly clear conditions will continue into Monday night, with lows dipping to around 50.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Included were cinnamon butter, dipping sauces and gravy.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
But the tourism slump during the pandemic forced the city to cover its debt payments by dipping into the general fund.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Especially considering dipping into the 2027 draft class, which is projected to be stronger than this year’s.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
If that's not your speed, consider The Secret Life of Plants by Peter Tompkins, which Spencer and his wife/co-owner Jenna have been dipping in and out of.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Susan Oludele, a braider in New York and Los Angeles, recommends boiling a pot of water, then dipping a towel into it.
—Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 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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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 state itself could also put convicts to work after scooping people up for minor or fabricated offenses.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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In recent months, JNIM relentlessly attacked fuel tankers on the road, coming from neighboring Senegal and Ivory Coast, plunging Bamako into crisis well before the Iran war tightened global fuel supplies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lopez wowed in a striking silver bodysuit that featured a plunging neckline.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Bishop Moore junior Lucas Magro went 2-1 in the individual singles bracket and took the top seed, William Freshwater of Barron Collier, to a tiebreaker before falling 1-6, 6-1, (10-3).—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the Pistons were sloppy with the ball and careless overall in a 94-88 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night, falling behind 3-1 in their first-round Eastern Conference series.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But like that thong peeking out of jeans and the stench of cloves stuck in clothes, not every trend should see a revival.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
30 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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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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Because this movie relied on really immersing yourself into this environment.—
Emily Zemler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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This is the brand’s first adult-only, all-inclusive resort in the world with a biophilic design geared toward immersing guests in the natural surroundings.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 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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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 2 May. 2026.
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