dip
verb (used with object)
to plunge (something, as a cloth or sponge) temporarily into a liquid, so as to moisten it, dye it, or cause it to take up some of the liquid.
are dipping
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present progressiveof dip.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The latest poll by independent organisation Levada Center suggests Putin's approval rates are dipping to around 74%.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Some corporate tech leaders are dipping into their toolbox for cost-control strategies honed during the rise of cloud computing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Singles like Lansley are dipping their toes into the wacky world of AI dating but they’re also skeptical if it will make it easier to find love.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
It makes sense, given that some Americans are dipping into emergency savings to buy gas or paying for fuel with buy-now-pay-later plans.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
“Good morning, women who are dipping water,” said Kanag.
From Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole
