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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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as in plunges
to go to a lower level especially abruptly the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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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
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026 In a video taken at the King’s Gallery by Daily Mail reporter Rebecca English, Chatto and King Charles are seen greeting each other with a double cheek kiss, before Sarah dips into a curtsy for her cousin. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026 Stack fruit, veggies, cheese, meats, and dips for guests for an easy, instant appetizer tray. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 That fee dips to 2% for any money raised in excess of $200 million. —Arden Farhi, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 Somewhat distressing at the national level were the 24 states that experienced job market dips over the past year. —Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026 After coming out from behind a giant Etch-A-Sketch, Jackson dips, spins, and does his famous moonwalk while the NSYNCers hype him up and beatbox behind him in a half-circle. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026 Historically, the closer’s velocity dips early in the season following his 2023 knee injury, typically bouncing back as warm weather arrives and the season progresses. —Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026 The surf-style company Johnnie-O, for example, dips into the Deep South with its classic, understated Azalea Collection. —Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Oven mitts or snow gloves may have been used to prevent you from inadvertently clawing your skin off, while dips in oatmeal may have offered some temporary relief. —Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026 Blend them into pesto, hummus, or dips; mix them into homemade granola or trail mix; or sprinkle them on salads, yogurt bowls, oatmeal, or cottage cheese. —Brandi Jones, Health, 23 Apr. 2026 For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026 Only Rivian, Audi and Land Rover saw bigger dips. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026 These rapid blood sugar spikes and dips can drain you of your energy, leading to sluggishness, irritability, and increased hunger. —Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026 Bears breaking into homes or trash cans in search of food have become a problem in California from Lake Tahoe in the Sierra down to the foothill suburbs of Los Angeles, where some have been known to raid refrigerators and take dips in backyard pools and hot tubs. —ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026 The first addition of the Gophers men’s basketball program’s transfer portal class double dips as a homecoming. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
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Chatting with the peddler Rutherford Selig (Bradley Stryker, enjoyably channeling Deadwood), Bynum casually unzips the surface of reality and dips into the waters below. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026 In a video taken at the King’s Gallery by Daily Mail reporter Rebecca English, Chatto and King Charles are seen greeting each other with a double cheek kiss, before Sarah dips into a curtsy for her cousin. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026 Stack fruit, veggies, cheese, meats, and dips for guests for an easy, instant appetizer tray. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 That fee dips to 2% for any money raised in excess of $200 million. —Arden Farhi, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 Somewhat distressing at the national level were the 24 states that experienced job market dips over the past year. —Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026 After coming out from behind a giant Etch-A-Sketch, Jackson dips, spins, and does his famous moonwalk while the NSYNCers hype him up and beatbox behind him in a half-circle. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026 Historically, the closer’s velocity dips early in the season following his 2023 knee injury, typically bouncing back as warm weather arrives and the season progresses. —Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026 The surf-style company Johnnie-O, for example, dips into the Deep South with its classic, understated Azalea Collection. —Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
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MicroStockHub/Getty Images The mortgage rate dips that may have seemed like brief but temporary reprieves just a few weeks ago are starting to look more like a trend. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Oven mitts or snow gloves may have been used to prevent you from inadvertently clawing your skin off, while dips in oatmeal may have offered some temporary relief. —Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026 Blend them into pesto, hummus, or dips; mix them into homemade granola or trail mix; or sprinkle them on salads, yogurt bowls, oatmeal, or cottage cheese. —Brandi Jones, Health, 23 Apr. 2026 For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026 Only Rivian, Audi and Land Rover saw bigger dips. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026 These rapid blood sugar spikes and dips can drain you of your energy, leading to sluggishness, irritability, and increased hunger. —Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026 Bears breaking into homes or trash cans in search of food have become a problem in California from Lake Tahoe in the Sierra down to the foothill suburbs of Los Angeles, where some have been known to raid refrigerators and take dips in backyard pools and hot tubs. —ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026 The first addition of the Gophers men’s basketball program’s transfer portal class double dips as a homecoming. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dips
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The film immerses us in the boy’s world, following his journey from age 8 to 18.— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
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Originally released in 2010, the documentary immerses the viewer in France’s Chauvet Cave, a natural wonder containing drawings tens of thousands of years old.— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2026
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Her husband scoops it with his fingers and pops a bit in Rambukkana's mouth, then in the mouths of their four children.— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
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Ma puts the red wine to one side, ignores the shortbread, and scoops a glob of cream cheese onto her fingertip.— Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
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Ernaux’s signature method of resisting interpretation and incarnating the past plunges us into this girl’s experience.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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Architectonics takes this murky style and plunges it to a new deep, incorporating the bronze gong and chime sounds of gamelan while burying his rhythms in dense, dubby layers of incense smoke.— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
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Lawrence, though, is widely regarded as a top-five player at his position, whereas Greenard falls around 15th among edge rushers in most meaningful metrics.— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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The 44% theory Steve Dittmore admits that his research interest, the relationship of athletics and enrollment at small colleges, falls pretty far outside of the mainstream, even in the already-niche world of sports and higher ed.— Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 24 Apr. 2026
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At some point, Silva peeks into the bushes and orders Garcia several times to come out with his hands up and to stop touching his bags.— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Laura's Homemade pasta and happy hour specials stand out at Laura's, a favorite sunset spot with a waterfront dining room that peeks over the waves in Port Elizabeth.— Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines dunks the ball against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.— Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Sierra Canyon used a ferocious press and got points from unexpected places, like 3-pointers from Stephen Kankole, dunks from Jordan Mize and 11 points with 10 assists from JJ Sati-Grier.— Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
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The flagellar bundle falls apart, and the cell tumbles.— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
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This setting uses more water and tumbles linens gently to keep them from getting twisted.— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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Sloan allows that the next big test for local sports arrives as the 2026 FIFA World Cup descends upon North American for a 39-day residency.— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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In the legend, Orpheus descends into the underworld in an attempt to rescue his lover, Eurydice.— Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Dips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/dips. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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