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dip

[dip] / dɪp /
NOUN
submersion in liquid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dive plunge
STRONG
bath douche drenching ducking immersion soak soaking swim
NOUN
something for dunking
Synonyms
STRONG
concoction dilution infusion mixture preparation solution suffusion suspension
NOUN
depression; decline
Synonyms
STRONGEST
downtrend drop slump
STRONG
basin concavity declivity descent downswing fall hole hollow inclination incline lowering pitch sag sink sinkhole slip slope
WEAK
downslide fall-off sinkage
Antonyms
STRONGEST
increase
STRONG
ascent rise
VERB
put into liquid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lower plunge rinse soak wash
STRONG
baptize bathe douse drench duck dunk immerse irrigate lave moisten pitch slop slosh souse splash steep submerge submerse water wet
Antonyms
STRONG
dehydrate dry
VERB
lower, descend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decline drop down fall go down nose-dive plummet plunge reach recede sag sink skid slip slump spiral tumble
STRONG
bend disappear droop fade incline set settle sheer skew slant slope slue subside swoop tilt veer verge
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance ascend go up increase rise
STRONG
even level straighten
WEAK
raise
VERB
scoop, ladle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lift
STRONG
bail bale bucket decant dish draw dredge handle lade offer shovel spoon strain
WEAK
draft off draw out reach into

Example Sentences

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U.S. stocks are currently set to dip after Washington and Tehran were unable to reach an agreement during 21 hours of discussions over the weekend.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Banks will benefit from easing tensions in the Middle East and lower valuation levels, though some investors are wary of buying into banks’ dip, the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

England full-back Ellie Kildunne has admitted feeling "really alone" after experiencing an emotional dip following the Red Roses' Rugby World Cup win.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Because gas stations typically operate on thin profit margins during price spikes, they often use the wholesale dip to recoup some of their losses.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

A dip in the waves revealed the top of a rock.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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