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.
had dipped
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past perfectof dip.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Xbox has also seen its own struggles lately, with owner Microsoft recently revealing revenues had dipped across its gaming division, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Victorious Spanish fans and mournful Argentinians brought the World Cup carnival back to the heart of New York for their blockbuster clash Sunday, reigniting fervor that had dipped with the US exit.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
The cheapest get-in price for Monday’s Game 3 was $11,510 on June 5, but had dipped below $4,000 on Monday, according to ticket marketplace TickPick.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
When the agency which oversees Australia's blood banks revealed stocks had dipped dangerously low, hundreds of people heeded their call.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2025
We had cooked birds, tasting horribly of the sea, eaten their eggs, and Sean had dipped his hands into the bay every day until they began to heal.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
