nips 1 of 3

plural of nip

nips

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of nip
as in sips
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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nips

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of nip
1
as in shaves
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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2
as in pinches
to squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points the puppy nipped her hand while playing

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3
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Recent Examples of nips
Noun
The flattering wrap twist over the bust nips in at the waist, flowing gently over the tummy area, delivering smooth coverage without sacrificing shape. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nips
Verb
  • Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Those varying responses often have an offsetting effect that shaves off the most extreme edges of the group’s volatility.
    Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • For Spraggins’ colleague, Josie Wheeler — who still sometimes pinches herself at going from bartending to meetings with nuclear power plant operators — Accenture is a lifetime commitment.
    Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Taylor Kitsch is fantastic, but Tom Hopper steals the show.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Still, as Huntrix finally steals the show, the movie shows the singers and the audience as equals.
    Yvonne Kim, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Where at one time soldiers and sailors made do with fluttering flags or flashes of light to send simple messages, the modern warfighter is part of a global digital network where data rushes about like water out of a firehose and satellites act as a vital link in that network.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Beard would finish on the ground with 3 rushes for 20 yards and a single score.
    Chris Winters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Fed cuts for the remainder of 2025.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • But Franc Fernandez, the designer of the dress that is today on display at the Park MGM in Las Vegas, had worked three long days to create it, draping butcher cuts on a mannequin torso.
    Steve Knopper, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Wednesday swipes Enid’s driver’s-ed consent form to sneak off to visit Tyler at Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.
    Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The latter happens when a ball clips the net before dropping in play.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • Skip the pricey groomer visits and messy bathroom trims with this Labor Day deal.
    Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The move trims the quarterback room down to four players, including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025

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“Nips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nips. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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