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as in beds
a place set aside for sleeping
he was in kip when I knocked on the door
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kips
Noun
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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
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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
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Tis the season for indulgent comfort, afternoon naps, and staying inside.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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