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as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping
he was in kip when I knocked on the door
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as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly
after a rigorous walk over the Devon moors, I needed to kip down a bit on the daybed
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Recent Examples of kip
Shibani Mahtani, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023
Then in December, light work on uneven bars — novice moves like a simple kip.
—Dallas News, 19 Oct. 2022
Sleep experts like Nick Littlehales–who consults elite athletes on how to get good kip–generally advise using your bed for sleeping only.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 4 May 2021
Erin Bunch, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
Although your dog may choose to kip on the hard floor or hop up on the couch, having a good dog bed is still a great idea to give your pup somewhere that's theirs and theirs alone.
—Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 14 Mar. 2023
Noun
The Laotian kip has depreciated more than 43 percent against the U.S. dollar.
—Shibani Mahtani, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023
Then in December, light work on uneven bars — novice moves like a simple kip.
—Dallas News, 19 Oct. 2022
Sleep experts like Nick Littlehales–who consults elite athletes on how to get good kip–generally advise using your bed for sleeping only.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 4 May 2021
Verb
By Katie Camero Other winning options: PRX does offer a slightly cheaper version featuring 2x3 uprights and an option with a kipping bar (which is a pull-up bar specifically designed for the kipping pull-ups commonly incorporated into CrossFit workouts).
—Erin Bunch, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
Although your dog may choose to kip on the hard floor or hop up on the couch, having a good dog bed is still a great idea to give your pup somewhere that's theirs and theirs alone.
—Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 14 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kip
Noun
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As Central Florida grapples with a shortage of homeless shelter beds, a new state law bans sleeping or camping on public property.—
Christie Zizo,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) advises turning space heaters off before going to bed or leaving the room.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Related article Don’t drink before your nap on the plane.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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And while its landmarks are certainly a must for first-time visitors, the true appeal of Paris is found in the everyday; a quiet stroll through Montmartre, a leisurely morning coffee along Canal Saint Martin, or an afternoon nap in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There are different types of motivation for perfectionism that rest on opposite sides of a dimension.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Titian’s Adam leans backward on his right arm; his left hand, which rests limply on Eve’s upper breast, appears hardly capable of stopping her.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Three men stormed in with flashlights, going from bunk to bunk.—
Graydon Carter,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Dallas and Harris Photography The bunk room.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Get ready to sit back and relax for a while when Avatar: Fire and Ash hits theaters.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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On the next inhale, think about relaxing your pelvic floor.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Kip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kip. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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