DIPS Synonyms: 305 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of dip

as in immerses

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 scoops

to lift out with something that holds liquid carefully dipped water from the bucket to the kettle

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pours

as in plunges

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

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as in falls

to lead or extend downward slow down, the road dips here

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as in peeks

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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dips

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noun (1)

plural of dip

as in declines

a downward slope marathoners have one last dip before the race course levels off and the finish line comes into view

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as in drops

the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude the city's population has taken a slight dip since the last census

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dips

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noun (2)

plural of dip

as in idiots

a stupid person how did that dip get through medical school?

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And the quick turnover ensures that the rice’s temperature never dips too chilly. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 When the market dips but moves less than options expect, selling premium into the weakness lets traders collect elevated prices while setting strikes below a market that's already come in. — Julia Spina, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Morgan Wallen’s The the Problem falls 4-5 (55,000 equivalent album units earned, down 2%); Ella Langley’s Dandelion dips 3-6 (54,000, down 7%); and Noah Kahan’s The Great Divide drops 5-7 (46,000, up 2%). — Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2026 The company pays, the stock dips for a day and the executives keep their calendars. — Mala Ramakrishnan, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 During the fall months, when Texas’ heat dips enough that spending time outdoors is finally comfortable, every corner of the state throws a party centered around great food. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 Inside the arena, roars undulate across the stands any time the background music dips or transitions. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026 The northwest side of the metro, outside of I-695, briefly dips into the upper 40s and lower 50s. — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026 The right-hander, on an injury rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte, is one of the potential options for the Chicago White Sox if the team dips into the minor leagues for pitching help down the stretch. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

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With the sun setting earlier each day, mood and energy dips are likely to deepen through late fall. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 Enjoy cottage cheese on its own with sweet or savory toppings, or turn it into high-protein dips, soups, and even ice cream. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 22 Oct. 2026 Those prone to blood sugar dips, pregnant women, anyone who wakes up hungry, and athletes, for whom a little casein overnight supports muscle repair, stand to benefit most. — Patsy Anthony, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 In this case, for instance, Rabtsevich noticed the dips in TIC 4206066's light in 2018 tended to align with moments where TESS fired its thrusters, which may have skewed the results. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026 The broad stock market has seen the largest dips, on average, during midterm years compared with any other in the presidential cycle, Detrick's data shows. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 Turkish food with menu items like mezza dips, Greek salad, lamb chops and kebabs, falafel, seafood and more. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 What’s more, the mixes can be used straight from the envelope as a dry rub for meat, as a base for dips, or even as a popcorn seasoning. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 Many of our taste panelists went back for second and third dips. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2026

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Centre d’Art Marcel Gagnon is a riverside accommodation that immerses guests in the works of local artists, with 100 waterfront sculptures comprising a large-scale art installation and an on-site gallery.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
In Nobody Wants This, agnostic podcaster Joanne Williams (Kristen Bell) begins an unexpected romance with Rabbi Noah Roklov (Brody), which shakes both their families as Joanne immerses herself in Noah’s culture and decides to convert to Judaism.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of immerses

Verb

When carb intake falls sharply, the liver turns fat into ketones, an alternative fuel for the brain and other tissues that may cause less metabolic stress.

— Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Bangladesh’s experience shows the challenge of containing an outbreak when vaccination coverage falls below 95%, a level the WHO says is needed to prevent outbreaks.

— Reuters, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of falls

Noun

In another set of studies, adults who made more frequent and extreme upward comparisons reported an immediate decline in self-evaluation and cumulative declines in self-esteem and life satisfaction over a browsing session.

— Ashwini Nadkarni, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
Negative divergences alone don't necessarily lead to immediate declines.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of declines

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Her eye doctor said over-the-counter drops weren’t addressing the inflammation underneath.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Designed by Martin Katz, the bra featured nearly 3,900 gemstones, including two black diamond drops and 120 round white diamonds, with a total weight of 1,500 carats.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026

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