quips 1 of 2

plural of quip

quips

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verb

present tense third-person singular of quip

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of quips
Noun
The same is true of Shannon’s gift for eviscerating quips and Feimster’s talent for proudly shouting inappropriate things, both on full display. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 Gavenas occasionally veers from hagiography, usually in the form of small, critical quips, but does not linger on the uncertainty of Mary Kay’s sale numbers. Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 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 These mostly harmless quips resemble the type of pettiness that once ran roughshod across the Lone Star State, back when eight Texas programs were members of the Southwest Conference. Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 1 July 2026 The screenplay from Christina Friel and Connor Wright tosses out the right sassy quips while the drag star-dominant cast get a bodacious opportunity to dance and sing, all making this an E-ticket ride that’s impossible to sashay away from without a big smile on your face. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 Whether captivating viewers with his effortless charm or displaying an emotional depth that belies his humorous quips, London Brown has carved out a space as both a dramatic force and an undeniable comedic standout. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2026 But the latest debate, sponsored by Spectrum News NY1 and WNYC, also included dark horse progressive candidate Nina Schwalbe, a public health expert, who repeatedly stole the show with witty quips. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026 But you could be convinced otherwise, hearing the uppity British quips of Princess Donut. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Verb
Byrd quips, adding that the next generation has emulated her work. Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Certainly somebody is writing all those runway quips on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026 And one key difference, Electra quips, between her comeback and Anderson's is their approach to red carpet glam. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Davide Cerrato quips that his lifelong passion for fly fishing was written in the stars. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 May 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers This is a solid commercial for the city of Pittsburgh, with the language and food quips. Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Johnson quips in the trailer for the special. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 6 May 2026 He was known for calling them on a regular basis on his cell phone to trade tips and quips about the latest updates on politics, sports and other news. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026 One quips that the world has been ending for a long time. ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quips
Noun
  • These tricks will set the foundation for a happy bond for years to come.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • All that said, visual tricks alone don’t sell nearly half a million concert tickets.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • The jokes practically wrote themselves as an eclectic group of progressive pastors, imams and a rabbi walked into a room, finding their seats around a table to talk about religion and politics.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Videos and jokes referencing the outbreak have spread across social platforms, with some users suggesting the parasite could be used as a rapid weight-loss method.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • What the audience witnesses is not a flashback, but rather the mannerisms of a person recounting an experience, the reaction of the person listening, and the distance between the two.
    Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 27 July 2026
  • Modi’s gestures, pauses and mannerisms have been turned into viral edits that turn his own words into political jokes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • Even with more levity and laughs than is typical for a Game of Thrones show, the world of Westeros can really only get so lighthearted.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The props team either hated me or loved me, honestly [laughs].
    Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Getting there defied logic and demanded resilience, traits that have defined this club during a chaotic season.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Leadership Blind Spot Of Identity Lag The traits that make a great leader can also set the stage for physical decline.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • To what extent should a hostess accommodate these concerns — or quirks?
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
  • Ly emphasized that aspiring creators need to prioritize authenticity, lean into quirks and let the animal set the tone.
    Pat Mueller, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • If LRMs can supercharge mathematics research the way AlphaFold did for computational biology, this line of thinking goes, why not embrace them, idiosyncrasies and all, and just verify the results?
    John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 31 July 2026
  • Nolan said that Odysseus’ idiosyncrasies were challenging to adapt.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Hoyos said the move was made because Rios Novo, who was Miami’s starter during its MLS Cup championship run, has characteristics that better suit the team’s playing style.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

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“Quips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quips. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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