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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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Those factors have led analysts to think inflation could potentially dip below 3% in April.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Treasury yields and the dollar both edged lower as markets rebound from a dip after news that planned talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad wouldn’t go ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Iran war jitters dragged all three major indexes into the red on Tuesday, but that dip may be short-lived.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Despite fuel costs pushing the price of some chartered flights 20% higher than before the Iran war, one private-jet booking company said it’s not seeing a dip in demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Then I dip the clean rag into the sweet water, give it to her to suck on, and she goes back to sleep.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

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