kips 1 of 2

plural of kip

kips

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of kip, British
as in rests
to sleep lightly or briefly after a rigorous walk over the Devon moors, I needed to kip down a bit on the daybed

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kips
Noun
  • Add a layer of leaves to garden beds to improve aeration and drainage to clay soils or water and nutrient-holding capacity to sandy soils.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Thanks to kid-friendly amenities like high chairs, beds with safety rails, and toys, the rental is especially well-suited to families traveling with little ones.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The page shows the kitten being adopted from the shelter, settling into his new home, taking plenty of cozy naps, and play-fighting with his owner's hands.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Tis the season for indulgent comfort, afternoon naps, and staying inside.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Each one rests on a foundation of great ideas that can wrap around your mind like a tentacle and force you to really think about what has frightened you.
    Big Think, Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The fate of both villages rests in the hands of Pumpkid and Bony Lu, who join forces with a quirky group of friends to save the holidays and reunite their communities.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The living room is nearby and can be outfitted with a large sofa, or a daybed – or alternatively serve as a secondary bedroom with a double bed or bunks, depending on requirements.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Besides the standard touring equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe), visitors need to carry little more than a sleeping bag and a toothbrush, since dormitory-style bunks and hearty meals are provided.
    Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Rather, the protagonist dozes right through it.
    John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Kips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kips. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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