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as in immersed
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 scooped
to lift out with something that holds liquid
carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle
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as in fell
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
the temperature dipped a bit in the evening
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as in plunged
to lead or extend downward
slow down, the road dips here
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as in peeked
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 dipped
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
In the United States, the bourbon market witnessed the shutdown of facilities including Kentucky’s Old Taylor Distillery in the 1970s as market demand for bourbon dipped.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Netflix has another hit on its hands with Black Doves, the Keira Knightley spy thriller sitting at #1 on the charts with a 94% review score that only dipped recently to a 98%.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Rinse the area with a sponge dipped in clean water.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Chinook helicopters dipped down into a lagoon on the vast lawn of Pepperdine University sucking up water to battle the fire.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Dab again with a clean cloth dipped in cold water to rinse away soapy residue, then blot dry.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Vacuum up or shake out any loose bits, then dab the stain with a microfiber cloth dipped in a solution of 1 Tbsp.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
But its population has not dipped as much as Lithuania, for example, because the former is receiving more migrants while the latter is suffering emigration.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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The numbers dipped in 2023 and have continued to drop monthly throughout 2024.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
In the United States, the bourbon market witnessed the shutdown of facilities including Kentucky’s Old Taylor Distillery in the 1970s as market demand for bourbon dipped.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Netflix has another hit on its hands with Black Doves, the Keira Knightley spy thriller sitting at #1 on the charts with a 94% review score that only dipped recently to a 98%.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Rinse the area with a sponge dipped in clean water.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Chinook helicopters dipped down into a lagoon on the vast lawn of Pepperdine University sucking up water to battle the fire.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Dab again with a clean cloth dipped in cold water to rinse away soapy residue, then blot dry.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Vacuum up or shake out any loose bits, then dab the stain with a microfiber cloth dipped in a solution of 1 Tbsp.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
But its population has not dipped as much as Lithuania, for example, because the former is receiving more migrants while the latter is suffering emigration.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
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And they should be immersed in the interviewing process to find the best person for the job.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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With the ability to see through the eyes of the robot, hear its environment, and even talk in their own voice, operators are fully immersed.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the second quarter, linebacker Jacob Hummel blocked a punt, and tight end Hunter Long scooped the ball and returned it 22 yards for his first career touchdown.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Last summer, Lauder scooped it up off-market for $4 million less.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
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President Bashar al-Assad, and his late father and predecessor, Hafez, were omnipresent forces, glaring down from the many billboards, posters, and statues that were felled this week with all the exuberance, rage, and grief of the long-oppressed.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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Civilians across Syria have taken to the streets to celebrate the fall of the Assad family regime, which has governed the nation since the 1960s, and whose repressive policies helped instigate the 2011 uprising which plunged the country into civil war.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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When news of the investigation became public, the price of the company’s stock plunged, erasing nearly $25 billion in shareholder value, according to the lawsuit.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Firetrucks descended on the campus to fight the flames.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Celebrity guests descended on Abu Dhabi for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, attending events from Thursday to Sunday to celebrate the closing race of the 2024 Formula 1 season.Mikelle Street, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
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In Washington state, commercial divers net $132K per year on average - working underwater to install, repair or maintain submerged energy equipment.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Firefighters were called Tuesday morning after a submerged SUV was spotted near flooded Gravois Creek, near Interstate 55.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Since the 1980’s, Western monarchs have plummeted by more than 95%, putting them above a 99% chance of extinction by 2080, according to the agency’s most recent species status assessment.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, an acquisition of Walgreens may be more feasible now, as the company’s market cap has plummeted from $105 billion in 2015 to around $9 billion this year.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Dipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dipped. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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