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.
has dipped
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present perfectof dip (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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After averaging 269 passing yards a game in Houston, where he led the NFL in passing yardage in 2020, his production has dipped to 177 during his Browns tenure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The team that shot a league-leading 50.2% during the regular season has dipped to 46.5%.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
Meta’s stock has gone up, on average, 3.6% the day after earnings while Amazon’s has dipped an average of 1.1%.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Palmer's form has dipped since his sensational 2024 calendar year.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
The sun has dipped behind the hills, the twilight coming down, and the streets are clearing.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
