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Dunk

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Quick Action

Emphasizes sudden immersion, usually followed by immediate removal from the liquid.

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Dunk the donut briefly to soak up some coffee.
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Food Pairings

Often used with foods that are dipped in beverages, like cookies in milk.

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Kids love to dunk cookies in milk.
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Not Submerge

Dunking suggests brief immersion, not leaving something in liquid for long.

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Dunk your paintbrush, don't leave it submerged.
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