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as in to dunk
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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
The findings that mood dips and anxiety rises at night resonated with what Albers sees with her patients.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
While buffalo chicken dip dominates the appetizer scene, a state-by-state analysis of Google search trends highlights from Coffeeness reveals not only national favorites but also regional preferences that make the Super Bowl menu a true reflection of America's culinary diversity.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Grab a fresh cloth and dip it in clean water to wipe the countertops again.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
The findings that mood dips and anxiety rises at night resonated with what Albers sees with her patients.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
Citi upgrades Deckers to buy from neutral Citi says investors should buy the dip in the shoe company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
While buffalo chicken dip dominates the appetizer scene, a state-by-state analysis of Google search trends highlights from Coffeeness reveals not only national favorites but also regional preferences that make the Super Bowl menu a true reflection of America's culinary diversity.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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During the Chiefs’ Christmas Day victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Chiefs star dunked the ball over the goal post in celebration of a record-setting achievement.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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And that's not hyperbole - McIlroy dunked his golf ball right into the hole without a bounce.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Thousands of shoppers have scooped one up this month, especially since the rack comes with the actual spices and includes free refills for five years.—
Melissa Epifano,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Zoom in: Democrats didn't resolve any of their short- or long-term strategic differences in Friday's 90-minute meeting, which Axios scooped was coming in Hill Leaders.—
Axios,
Axios,
24 Jan. 2025
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From JLo debuting her now iconic and internet-breaking plunging Versace gown in 2000 (which led to the creation of Google Images) to pop princess Miley Cyrus channeling Barbarella at last year’s carpet, the looks are always serving.—
Katherine Singh,
refinery29.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Just before his performance, audience members Heidi Klum and Nikki Glaser ripped off his suit and tie to reveal a skin-tight blue jumpsuit with a plunging neckline.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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More light rain fell periodically through the Bay Area on Monday, continuing a pattern that began Friday and ended a nearly month-long stretch without precipitation.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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In other words, in patients with Alzheimer's, the rising and falling of blood oxygen levels was fairly out of sync with the pulsing of the blood vessels that are supposed to deliver that blood to the brain.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
3 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles King paired the gown with pointed pastel blue heels that peeked out from beneath the floor-length skirt.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
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Its most famous interior feature is a double-helix spiral staircase that twists up three floors, but the grand castle also boasts 426 rooms (guests can peek into 60 of them), 83 staircases, and 282 fireplaces.—
Kimberley Lovato,
AFAR Media,
4 Feb. 2025
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Released by Ava Duvernay’s Array, the latter weaves together three stories of small-town characters immersed in the intimidating, alluring, and dangerous world of big-city Johannesburg and Soweto.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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This intimate yacht-style cruise immersed in the vibrancy of Panama and Costa Rica with an emphasis on responsible tourism – a cornerstone of the five-year-old partnership between Le Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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There will be vegan options available, and everything is spooned up with housemade plantain chips, flour chicharrones or Saltine crackers.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Add 12 cups water and, using sauté function, bring liquid to a simmer, spooning off any foam that rises to the surface.—
Alexis deBoschnek,
Bon Appétit,
5 Feb. 2025
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And yet the United States needs immigrants to offset the declining birth rate in this country.—
Brad Wolf,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The local prosecutor’s office also declined to comment, citing a pending investigation.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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