Definition of quipnext

quip

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verb

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Recent Examples of quip
Noun
Without superpowers or magic to fall back on, heroes had to rely on little more than implausible levels of ingenuity and resilience, a capacity to dodge bullets/laser fire, and a gift for making the right quip at the right time. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 July 2026 But the fan favorite still managed to provide one of the week's more memorable quips. Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Verb
Flushed and flailing during Schauf’s final countdown, her gum-chewing getting a little more exaggerated with each second, Cooper quipped that her handiwork might be better sealed under a closed casket. John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 Byrd quips, adding that the next generation has emulated her work. Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for quip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quip
Noun
  • Messi was instrumental in Argentina’s route to the final, opening his World Cup with a hat-trick against Algeria and scoring in each of his team’s matches up to and including the round of 16.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The key manufacturing trick was direct ink writing, a form of 3D printing.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There are moments, say at a fan’s family home in Casablanca, when a joke gets lost in translation.
    Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
  • And then there’s the Ren Faire episode, where a McPoyle brothers’ cameo portends a closing joke so distressing my innocent little brain rejected all the warnings of its arrival.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • On April 14, 2020, Cline was a complete unknown; by April 16, millions of viewers had spent 10 full hours absorbing the actress’ every gesture and mannerism, a blast of immersive exposure that generates a whole other level of parasocial intimacy.
    Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Says strange things and has funny little mannerisms, but within lies a devastatingly sharp mind which can produce something special that people will be talking about for years.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Gone was the terror of wondering if the piece that was about to air was going to get big enough laughs from the live audience.
    Merrill Markoe, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But that blend of raucous laughs (OK, well, some raucous laughs, some mere attempts at them) and real world concerns makes for an uneasy watch, ping-ponging between moods and tones in unpredictable ways.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This moment highlighted his enduring intensity, a trait the Blue Jays value, especially as younger players navigate the pressures of a playoff race.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • These are potentially key traits for Emery this season, given the number of departures this summer, including Morgan Rogers, Lucas Digne, Youri Tielemans and Ezri Konsa.
    Aston Villa, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Back in December 1968, Dolan wrote a joking column about the earlier Lake Worth monster, from way back in 1947.
    Star-Telegram staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • Oh, but the Padres manager was ready with the joking last night.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • The film leans on the cafe’s constant churn of strangers coming and going to draw out each character’s voice, temperament and quirks at a brisk clip.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Independent hotels and small brands will gain access to capabilities once reserved for global chains while preserving their architecture, quirks and local service.
    Roman Pedan, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The wisecrack clearly landed with the audience, though the cameras picked up the late-night host’s face dropping.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026
  • But Marsch laughs at a Maurice wisecrack and throws both of his palms on his shoulders to bridge the gap between them.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 June 2026

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“Quip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quip. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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