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dip

[dip] / dɪp /
NOUN
submersion in liquid
Synonyms
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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

The dip ended a four-year streak of ratings bumps.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“I’m not ready to buy the dip right now. Hug your benchmark, is what I’d recommend.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, the slight dip in unemployment correlates with a decline in labor-force participation.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

“Take a dip in the river! You’re stinkin’ up the place!” an old woman grumbled.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate