DIPPED Synonyms: 213 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in splashed

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verb

past tense of dip

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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as in scooped

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

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as in fell

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

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as in plunged

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

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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 2025-26, his first full season as hockey operations adviser and mentor, Chára dipped his toe into multiple buckets, including management and coaching. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 After having climbed all week, bond yields finally dipped slightly Thursday as markets weighed the odds of an interest rate hike this month. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 As taiko accompanied the demonstration, Kawashita bowed, dipped the oversized brush and swept it across the paper in deliberate, fluid movements before completing the work with her signature in red. — Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Shares dipped about 2% in extended trading, following a 5% drop during the regular session. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Women directing broadcast programs also dipped from 18 percent in 2024-25 to 16 percent in 2025-26. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 When the inaugural train packed with passengers hit the first pontoon, the entire structure dipped just a single inch — far better than even the most optimistic computer models predicted. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 From 2023 to 2024, there was a slight drop-off — the percentage of 25-and-older residents with any degree, except for bachelor’s, dipped slightly. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Ulin has put together the kind of anthology that begs to be dipped into and savored. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dipped

Adjective

Police said the plane will remain submerged until FAA investigators can examine it.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026
But some of the reservoir’s underwater history is well known and will remain submerged for some time yet.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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The souvenir cups that come with the drinks have to be ordered by January and the three million melon balls are then scooped in the Bronx before being delivered to Flushing Meadows in Queens.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Their batter was thick enough to be scooped into the pan using an ice cream scoop.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

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Rincker, a German immigrant, was known for casting the bell that hung from the first Cook County Courthouse, which was felled by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Frightened that she may be plagued by the same mental illness that felled her mom, Gemma stubbornly refuses to believe anything is wrong.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of fell

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The number of Americans who report having six or more close friends has plunged by 50% this century, and the number of people reporting no close friends has skyrocketed by 400% over that same time period.

— Ken Stern, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Rock, ice and mud plunged down for miles, washing away communities along the river.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of plunged

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The non-sticky finish adds a subtle shine, and nourishing ingredients like mango seed oil, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid keep lips feeling smooth and hydrated.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Staying hydrated has helped too, as dry nasal passages can make the odors worse.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026