as in fleck
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
a black horse with white pips
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
that new sports car is a real pip
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chiefly British
as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
listening to all that chat show blather gives me the pip
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Recent Examples of pip
Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The second chick followed about a week later, starting to pip on March 17 and hatching on March 19.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The second chick started to pip on March 17 and hatched on March 19.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
That same post also noted that the second egg had begun to pip — and that is a wonderful word to learn.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Watchers on Saturday spotted what appeared to be a pip in the second egg.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Just days after the first pip of nesting season for Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow, their first eaglet has hatched, and their second egg has a pip as Southern California fans of the duo anxiously await their newest family members.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Then the chicks could begin to chirp, followed by an external pip, when a chick makes a hole in the eggshell.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
This process gives the chick strength to start the external pip.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
In the mad race to be the premier AI lab in the world, the company took a big step this week towards pipping bitter rival OpenAI to a public market listing.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 5 June 2026
This is basically the company’s quick battery swapping system, which pips the Stark Varg EX’s plug-only capability.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Rose’s friend McIlroy was the one who pipped him to the green jacket last year.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Video from after the first egg's pipping on Friday allowed a chance to hear the small chirps from the newest eaglet.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Both these teams topped their respective groups in UEFA’s World Cup qualifying period, with Norway’s run particularly impressive after pipping Italy to first place.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Machado pipped Trump to the award, who had relentlessly campaigned to win the prize himself, alongside a number of political allies including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The second chick followed about a week later, starting to pip on March 17 and hatching on March 19.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The second chick started to pip on March 17 and hatched on March 19.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
That same post also noted that the second egg had begun to pip — and that is a wonderful word to learn.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Watchers on Saturday spotted what appeared to be a pip in the second egg.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Just days after the first pip of nesting season for Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow, their first eaglet has hatched, and their second egg has a pip as Southern California fans of the duo anxiously await their newest family members.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Then the chicks could begin to chirp, followed by an external pip, when a chick makes a hole in the eggshell.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
This process gives the chick strength to start the external pip.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Total Football’s nearly moment It has largely been forgotten now, but the superb Total Football-playing Dutch team from the 1974 World Cup almost didn’t qualify for the competition — only pipping neighbours Belgium on goal difference following a tense 0-0 draw between the sides.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
In the mad race to be the premier AI lab in the world, the company took a big step this week towards pipping bitter rival OpenAI to a public market listing.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 5 June 2026
This is basically the company’s quick battery swapping system, which pips the Stark Varg EX’s plug-only capability.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2026
My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Rose’s friend McIlroy was the one who pipped him to the green jacket last year.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Video from after the first egg's pipping on Friday allowed a chance to hear the small chirps from the newest eaglet.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Both these teams topped their respective groups in UEFA’s World Cup qualifying period, with Norway’s run particularly impressive after pipping Italy to first place.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Machado pipped Trump to the award, who had relentlessly campaigned to win the prize himself, alongside a number of political allies including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pip
Noun
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From the train windows, expect to spot the aquamarine waves of Ligurian Sea crashing against the stony coast, candy-colored houses huddled together on the hillsides, tiny wooden boats gliding through village harbors, and flecks of golden-sand beaches.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The light had a wintry grain, with flecks of color suspended in it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The beauty mogul accessorized with silver metallic strappy heels.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Collagen and hyaluronic acid have become the two headline ingredients in modern beauty marketing as both have a part to play in enhancing skin’s resilience, but which is more important?—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Those frustrations turned to elation last summer when not only did Uzbekistan finally qualify, but did so with a game to spare when edging out the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in their group.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Rajoub refused the entreaty, much to the frustration and embarrassment of Infantino.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The birds chirped a little bit louder.—
Tracy Smith,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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And yet the Broncos followed an AFC Championship Game loss with an offseason of crickets chirping.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
Noun
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That means no more security updates, patches, or tech support, so now’s definitely the time to finally upgrade.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
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One of the smaller patches, but even a small patch in Crimson Desert does still add a good amount.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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These memories of his brief, sad human life are uneasy dreams that Lestat wakes from on his tour bus as the sun sets over the road to Toledo.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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One concerns a romantic dream come true that becomes a bit of a nightmare.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The formula doesn’t leave any burning, itching, or irritation in its wake.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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Start low, go slow, buffer over moisturizer to reduce irritation.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Colman Domingo looks fly with his polka-dot pocket square leaving Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in New York City on June 8.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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The interns cannot connect the dots looking forward.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Pip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pip. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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