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noun (2)

as in sip
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time give me just a nip of milk to help me swallow this pill

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verb

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as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument I'm just going to nip these hedges, and then I'll be done with the work outside

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as in to pinch
to squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points the puppy nipped her hand while playing

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Recent Examples of nip
Noun
The affection can build up and lead to a slight nip at each other. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025 The affection can build up and lead to a slight nip at each other. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Boris Johnson had a fowl run-in at a wildlife park, with video posted online Sunday showing a feisty ostrich nipping at the former British prime minister’s arm during a sightseeing excursion. Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025 Romulus and Remus are doing what puppies do: chasing, tussling, nipping, nuzzling. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nip
Verb
  • Tommaso Ciampa has recently undergone a noticeable change in appearance by shaving off his trademark beard.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
  • With cord-cutting continuing to shave the traditional pay-TV bundle by millions of subscribers a year, however, FAST has become an increasingly vibrant part of the TV ecosystem.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • They’re made of a soft jersey fabric that feels comfortable against the skin, and the high waistband prevents pinching and rolling.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Snipping or pinching off a few old flowers several times a week is much less daunting than waiting for the entire plant to be covered in them.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The return would be enough to steal Abbott from the Reds.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The Pacers will return home for Games 5 and 7 (if necessary), which means the Bucks would need to steal two road wins to advance.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Traders in January hurried to build up inventories ahead of tariffs, according to a recent USA TODAY analysis.
    Dian Zhang, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Ron hurried to change positions before the tom flew down.
    Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Those scenes were ultimately cut for space before the show ever started production, so Mazin resurrected the idea for Season 2.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The country’s Ministry of Trade and Industry cut its gross domestic product forecast to 0%-2% for 2025, down from its previous outlook of 1%-3%.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • At the lowest income levels, only about 13% of households held retirement accounts in 2022, according to the federal Survey of Consumer Finances.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Today, a total of five firms hold significant shares in the defense market, each with annual revenue that exceeds $10 billion.
    MICHAEL BROWN, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The student swiped her card for door access, which police believe allowed Saldana to slip in behind the student.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Its functionality is iPad-like with a swipe down notifications screen, applications and swipe up climate controls.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Jeanty was a Heisman finalist after leading Division I with 2,601 rushing yards and averaging 7.0 yards per carry.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Over three seasons at Alabama, his sideline-to-sideline speed showed through, as did his ability to rush the quarterback.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Nip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nip. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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