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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
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Depending on how grimy your air fryer oven walls are, a soft cloth dipped in a mixture of water and vinegar might be enough to effectively degrease.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Pope Francis is currently receiving care at Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Italy, where he was transferred on Friday for treatment of bronchitis after a dip in his health.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Feb. 2025
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The country usually reports more than 10,000 cases a year, though infections dipped during the COVID pandemic.
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Morosi, meanwhile, is shaking up drinks including his famous Teller negroni, an homage to Juergen Teller, and the Pelican martini, which includes Grey Goose orange vodka and lime, sharp and fresh as an early morning dip in the sea.
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And on the basketball court? Count on the muscular 6-4, 195-pound senior forward to bring the juice and dunk with ferocity for the Foxes, according to freshman guard Braydon Porter.—
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After receiving Bratt’s slot-line pass, Eriksson Ek dunked the puck past a helpless Jordan Binnington.—
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The Scoot Grandeur Apartments multi-use building coming to Cudahy could scoop its first dirt soon.—
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The Orioles claimed him but placed him on waivers in February 2024 before the Rockies scooped him up.—
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Threat level: The Arctic air is likely to send temperatures plunging to 35 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit below average for mid-February across the Upper Midwest and Plains states, with the cold barreling south and east through the end of the week.—
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For the event, Hudson wore a head-turning couture champagne satin gown with a plunging square neckline and coulisse draping effect by Roberto Cavalli.—
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Good news for green energy The cost of a utility-scale solar panels has fallen 82% since 2010, according to the the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.—
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Just like this claim, the others will fall apart because there is no truth to them.—
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Gutfeld has shown up in sneakers, a white T-shirt peeking out from a pullover sweater.—
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Truong makes a strong case for it and goes minimal with thin French tips and daisies peeking out on the corners of each nail for singer Ella Mai.—
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Despite the years of work, the renovation allowed Goggins to immerse himself in two of his great love languages, art, and design, as the couple brought their new vision to life.—
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Marriott’s Phuket Beach Club, a luxury resort located just steps from Mai Khao Beach and the Andaman sea, is the ultimate getaway for design lovers looking to immerse themselves in Thai traditions.—
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Transfer braising liquid to a bowl; spoon over short ribs just before serving.—
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The claim: Image shows Trump post about Department of Education ‘developing a hybrid of the fork and spoon’ A Feb. 8 Threads post (direct link, archive link) appears to show a Truth Social post from President Donald Trump.—
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But the declining value of the beloved buck makes the math easier.—
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The average home price in the six-county region declined 0.4% from December to $862,115 in January, according to Zillow, marking the sixth consecutive month of declines.—
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“Dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dip. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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