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flip - To turn over or rotate something quickly, especially with a sudden movement.

She flipped the pancake onto the other side with a quick motion.

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dip - To lower something briefly into a liquid, typically for a short time.

She dipped the brush into the paint before starting her artwork.

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bounce - To spring back after hitting a surface.

The basketball bounced three times before going into the hoop.

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bump - To strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt

I’m sorry I my car bumped into your car while I was parking, I admit I wasn't being careful enough.

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ascend - To physically move upword, or to rise in rank, position, or importance.

Over the years, he ascended from a junior employee to become the company’s CEO.

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tumble - A sudden or headlong fall

The sign posted nearby indicated that it was easy to accidentally take a tumble down the rickety stairs.

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uproot - To remove or tear away from a native place or environment

The new leader tried to uproot and erase what had been a spirit of bribery and corruption in the government.

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rouse - To wake someone up or make someone more active or excited

When the alarm rang, Dan couldn't rouse himself up from sleep because he had been out drinking the night before.

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sag - To sink, subside, or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength

Dean knew it was time to go on a diet when his bed started to sag under his weight.

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fling - Throw or hurl forcefully

The pitcher would have to fling the baseball fast enough for the batter to miss it.

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plunge - To quickly fall a long way down

When the summer heat hits, Billy loved to plunge into the swimming pool .

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escalate - To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity.

The argument quickly escalated into a bitter fued that took a long time to recover from.