quips 1 of 2

plural of quip

quips

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of quip

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of quips
Noun
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 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
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
  • Here, two interior design experts share their go-to tricks for elevating your bathroom without overspending.
    Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
  • Connections often features red herrings and other tricks like wordplay.
    Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • The jokes about a modern couple trapped in a magical town stuck more than 200 years in the past hit the mark with just the right amount of bawdy fun.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Some jokes, including a riff on the history of the Wright Brothers, feel vaguely Dada, as if Marino and Wain had spent a long, happy stretch of aimless days drinking coffee and free-associating.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • While Minetree delivers a charming performance, capturing Elle's bubbly optimism and mannerisms, the show largely fails to add meaningful depth and truly enrich one of pop culture's most enduring heroines.
    Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Davidson cowrote each episode, providing plenty of laughs and adding an extra bounce to the show’s hopeful ending.
    Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
  • Nervous laughs and unexpected insights emerge as young people use stories to make sense of themselves and the world around them.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Rabe has the physical traits to move quickly through KC’s minor-league system, too.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • One key theory is neoteny, where domestication selects for juvenile traits like kneading, making cats more tolerant of humans.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Psychological quirks like these can create what Maisel refers to as a race to the bottom.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 7 July 2026
  • While the inn welcomes those who appreciate its quirks, few will pass up extra sound insulation or a private outdoor space given the choice.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • The humor—dry, humane, occasionally absurd—is ever-present … The Vermont setting, spare and bracing, acts as a quiet amplifier of these idiosyncrasies, while Mason remains attuned to the natural world.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • Norton, for instance, drew many of Hawk’s idiosyncrasies from his friends.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • The growth in private credit AUM has attracted capital from a broader range of investors who may not fully appreciate the distinctive risk characteristics of the asset class.
    Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Doubling Atlanta for Savannah was the primary challenge for production designer Jamie Walker McCall, who quickly realized the two cities were very different in their physical characteristics.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

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“Quips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quips. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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