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.
have dipped
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present perfectof dip.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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Though gold prices have dipped since January, to around $4,500 an ounce, that is more than double from early 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
A cautious reopening of the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran deal was signed last week has yet to fully impact naphtha prices, which have dipped only slightly.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Spurs fortunes have dipped since Pochettino's departure - could he return next season?
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
Recently, rates have dipped, giving buyers a glimpse of affordability.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 28, 2026
“What did the Mountain look like? How do we know that this is him? They could have dipped the head in tar. Why strip it to the bone?”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
