HIPS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

hips

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present tense third-person singular of hip

as in briefs

to give information to if you want to get hipped on what goes on behind the scenes at a television network, you should read this book

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The Navy regularly briefs Courtney on classified matters in his position as ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Seapower subcommittee, which oversees the country’s top defense priority, the Columba ballistic missile submarines built by Electric Boat in Groton.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
The trailer immediately briefs fans that season 10 is going to be an emotional rollercoaster.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026

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This intergenerational dialogue informs the making of each collection.

— WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
This dichotomy, between depressive routine and the spark of something exciting, or even irksome, both informs each relationship, and clarifies (for the viewer) Arash’s state of mind the more his reasons are revealed.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

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Metrick will be involved in helping retail and consumer brand clients of BRG, a practice that advises companies on turnarounds, restructurings, performance improvement and transactions.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Holland also advises lettuce, leafy vegetables, and anything with a string should stay away from the sink.

— Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

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