1
as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
has his share of the quips that seem to come with a title of nobility
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as in jokes
something said or done to cause laughter
the crowd laughed aloud at the author's clever quip
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as in wisecracks
to make jokes
she rolled her eyes at her brother's bragging and quipped, "You're a legend in your own mind, all right"
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Recent Examples of quips
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
Kara, wearing a vintage Blondie T-shirt and brown trench coat, fights them off while making sarcastic quips, almost Han Solo-like.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 20 May 2026
Kim Kardashian recovered from being booed for about 15 seconds upon taking the podium to receiving big laughs and applause for some of her quips.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Naturally, the showman can’t help from throwing in a few quips in among all the educational tidbits.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
Politico had recently published text messages leaked from a Young Republicans group chat that contained quips about Hitler, gas chambers, slavery, and rape.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Rinna wrote in reply, invoking one of her other classic Housewives quips in a dig at Underwood.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Raimi quips, describing the image of McAdams holding the weapon.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Kara, wearing a vintage Blondie T-shirt and brown trench coat, fights them off while making sarcastic quips, almost Han Solo-like.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 20 May 2026
Kim Kardashian recovered from being booed for about 15 seconds upon taking the podium to receiving big laughs and applause for some of her quips.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Naturally, the showman can’t help from throwing in a few quips in among all the educational tidbits.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
Politico had recently published text messages leaked from a Young Republicans group chat that contained quips about Hitler, gas chambers, slavery, and rape.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Rinna wrote in reply, invoking one of her other classic Housewives quips in a dig at Underwood.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Raimi quips, describing the image of McAdams holding the weapon.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quips
Noun
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Yamal’s flicks and tricks in his 45-minute appearance were almost enough to make memories for life, while Oyarzabal should have completed his hat-trick (both players would be substituted at the break).—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Vinícius Júnior’s extensive and varied skill set includes blinding speed, dazzling dribbling tricks, and the ability to effortlessly slip past defenders.—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Noun
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And of course, every wrapper came with the delightfully terrible jokes.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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Creator Alex Hirsch packed the show with enough jokes, pop culture references, and Easter eggs to inspire a cult fandom versed in the mythology of the quirky little town of Gravity Falls.—
Christian Holub,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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His behavior, his voice, his accent, his physical mannerisms, everything was so particular to him, but also to New York at a certain time, and in a certain kind of crowd.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Yakkity’s impulsiveness and wisecracking jokes provide the laughs, while Keo’s rivalry with his father (and his crush on Lemony) ground the show with genuine emotional dynamics.—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
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The fallout of that inquiry—to which Joe and Angela gamely acquiesce—generates its share of laughs, though our amusement comes at a cost.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Low curiosity, low humility, low openness to feedback — these are precisely the traits that both predict the need for change and predict resistance to it.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Cooper says personality traits, brain chemistry, past experiences and social context may all play a part.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
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This, and other quirks of pronunciation or vocabulary, are easy tells when accents have otherwise smoothed into plain old American and traditional clothing has been shed in favor of jeans and T-shirts.—
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
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An air traffic controller might be locked in on the quirks of a certain runway.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Anta Claus is spilling over with character flaws, idiosyncrasies, jealousy and frustration.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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There’s an intrinsic pleasure in seeing filmmakers grow both older and weirder, yielding to their personal idiosyncrasies and obsessions, taking wild chances in pursuit of their passions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
Noun
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According to the researchers, characteristics that reliably convey useful information can become increasingly important if other species benefit from responding to them.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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That debate has sharpened after the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Sirius Solutions, which rejected the IRS’s emphasis on a taxpayer’s active participation and instead focused on the statute and the legal characteristics of limited partner status, including liability protection.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Quips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quips. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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