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verb

past tense of dip
1
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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2
as in scooped
to lift out with something that holds liquid carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle

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3
as in fell
to go to a lower level especially abruptly the temperature dipped a bit in the evening

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4
as in plunged
to lead or extend downward slow down, the road dips here

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5
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
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In terms of lead or co-lead roles, women and girls have seen progress (38 films in 2025 compared to 20 in 2007), but the figure dipped from the 19-year high of 55 lead/co-lead roles in 2024. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 The surge stands out because overall housing production dipped slightly in 2025, to 27,293 units from 28,498 the year before. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Aug. 2026 But no matter the landscape, all of them felt especially peaceful during magic hour, when the sun dipped below the horizon and the sky turned a hazy shade of pink and there was no one else around, except my group, to see it. — Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 It’s then dipped Biscoff cookie butter icing and topped with Biscoff cookie piece and drizzled with white icing. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 Iammarino and Wheeler started selling their Italian beef, a Chicago roast beef sandwich on French bread and dipped in a jus, in 2023 at breweries and restaurants across the city. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 Apple — The iPhone maker's stock dipped 2% after Jefferies downgraded Apple to underperform from hold. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 During the intense parts of my HIIT workout and the sprinting intervals of my run, the Ultra 2's readings spiked and dipped just as quickly as Apple's. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Nvidia shares dipped on the news, which was first reported by the Financial Times. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped
  1. submerged
  2. immersed
  3. scooped
  4. fell
  5. plunged
  6. peeked
  7. hydrated
  8. dunked
Adjective
  • Additional video from Christy Davoudpour showed the 2014 Cessna on its side with one wing in the water, and then half-submerged.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Recut stems at a 45-degree angle, remove submerged leaves, and use a clean vase with cut-flower food.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of submerged
Verb
  • Hadid immersed herself in the rugged world of horse-riders in central Morocco to follow an equestrian military ritual called Tbourida, which dates back to the 16th century.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The California couple, publishers of the Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine for the past 15 years, have spent two decades immersed in the vintage trailer community.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of immersed
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  • Be careful not to overdo it; once scooped, the frozen watermelon will melt faster.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The brand enters the category with the Kensi, a softly structure scooped shoulder bag, available in small and large sizes.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of scooped
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  • The return to form is all the more stunning given that book sales overall are barely rising, and Amazon, which nearly felled Barnes & Noble in the 2010s, is still a threat.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Each measures 500 square feet, with its walls, ceilings, and timber beams made from pine trees felled on site.
    — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fell
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  • Since going public in March on the Nasdaq Global Market, Greenland Energy’s market cap has plunged nearly 85% down to about $54 million.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Average humanoid robot prices have plunged 93% between 2020 and 2025 to $58,000, according to Wood Mackenzie.
    — Elaine Yu,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of plunged
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  • The glow of ten-watt bulbs peeked from behind the patchworks of plywood and concrete.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The shoes featured a round, slightly oversized toe silhouette that peeked out beneath the hem of her wide-leg trousers.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of peeked
Adjective
  • But before even touching a heat tool, the sleekest and shiniest looks require a clean and hydrated base, especially when coming out of protective styles.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The formula has squalane, jojoba oil, and vitamin E to keep skin looking smooth and hydrated.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of hydrated
Verb
  • Candiano said he was dunked five times in the first five minutes of his shift.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit alleges he was held by his legs and dunked headfirst in a bucket of cold water contaminated with human feces.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of dunked

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