dips (into)

verb

present tense third-person singular of dip (into)
as in leafs (through)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dips (into)
  1. turns over
  2. scans
  3. reads
  4. browses
  5. skims
Verb
  • The Debut, in prioritizing style, humor and outrageous plot turns over complex emotionality, would seem to side with Jerry.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Its deep water never fully turns over, leaving the bottom starved of oxygen and free of currents.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of turns over
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  • Also missing is network security software that scans for malware and other network security threats.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The programs may also feature software that scans the internet, social platforms and public databases for potential threats.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of scans
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  • Manning’s final stat line reads 19-of-31 for 260 yards with three touchdown passes and two interceptions.
    — Mac Engel October 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026
  • These days, Bragg no longer regularly reads the paper of record.
    — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of reads
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  • Amazon has its own agentic AI option called Buy for Me, which browses suppliers and buys through Amazon on a customer's behalf.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • However, revenue per shopper collapses because nobody browses on the way out.
    — Bar Maimon, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of browses
Verb
  • After that, visitors file out and gain even more virtual altitude, boarding a dirigible that skims an ancient version of the skyline.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The shape skims one’s physique rather than hugging it, creating the kind of movement that made flapper dresses perfect for dancing.
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of skims
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