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.
dipping
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present participleof dip.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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They can go on flatbread with goat cheese, over toast, or beside good bread for dipping.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
But if you’re a dipping sauce kind of person, mix the leftover egg yolks with 1 cup of oil, lemon juice, grated garlic and some salt and pepper to make an aioli.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Pedro Porro: The World Cup winner played further forward on the right wing and had a couple of openings, seeing a shot blocked by Hall and a dipping volley go just over.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
“I’m dipping nuggets you’ve never heard of into sources you could never understand,” she declares bluntly, causing us to cackle out of sheer surprise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
She paddled clumsily to Jinny and reached out for her, dipping under the water as she raised her arms to clutch Jinny’s shoulders tightly.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
