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as in spice
the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses
the barbecue sauce has a nip to it that balances out the sweetness
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as in shred
a very small amount
I'll have just a nip of your sandwich
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as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
there's a nip in the air today
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as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
I'm just going to nip these hedges, and then I'll be done with the work outside
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as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
that guy nipped my wallet from the restaurant table when I turned away
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as in to hurry
to proceed or move quickly
I'll just nip off to the corner store for some milk
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Recent Examples of nip
Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2024
There’s finally a chill in the air, a breeze in one’s step, and a nip in one’s nips.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2024
The Minnesota Vikings ended their undefeated streak last week and found themselves in a two-way tie for the top of the NFC North, with the Green Bay Packers nipping at their heels.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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However, there’s still just enough fabric to prevent your nips from poking through your clothes, and the flexible underwire prevents any uniboob effect from happening.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2024
There’s finally a chill in the air, a breeze in one’s step, and a nip in one’s nips.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
Verb
If an issue arose a year ago, it was nipped in the bud in moments.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2024
The Minnesota Vikings ended their undefeated streak last week and found themselves in a two-way tie for the top of the NFC North, with the Green Bay Packers nipping at their heels.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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The first clip the star shared was of his hair being partially shaved off from behind, then a video of the front of his forehead with a new, marked line indicating where the transplant would be.Bailey Richards, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration offered 400,000 acres after shaving off one million acres from the original boundaries to avoid areas crucial to the polar bear and Porcupine caribou populations.Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, smaller players could still be pinched by high financing costs in 2025 as the outlook for interest rate cuts becomes less rosy.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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With all the travel and wedding-related expenses, the guest is feeling financially pinched.Erin Clack, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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The pursuit of Richard started on Interstate 40 that morning, and the bus was stolen from Little Rock the night before, the release states.Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Gillespie stole the ball from Berry, but Reese promptly gave the ball away with 0.7 seconds left on the clock.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
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Pope took a series of pictures with her phone, her hands shaking, and hurried back around the house and into her apartment.Ian Frisch, Curbed, 9 Jan. 2025
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Wildfires raged across Southern California on Wednesday, leaving at least two people dead and prompting thousands of evacuations as blazes closed in on Los Angeles neighborhoods like the Pacific Palisades and residents hurried to escape.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Likewise, a surprise 25 basis point rate cut by the BOK at its November meeting, enacted before Yoon declared martial law in December, could have cushioned the blow.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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The European Central Bank, for example, is expected to cut rates further in 2025, especially in light of trade risks and global instability.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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The company holds certifications including ISO 14001, HIGG Facility Environmental Certification, ZDHC Progressive Level Certification, and GOTS Certification.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2025
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Adam went on to post a 1.01 ERA over 27 appearances with the Padres, collecting 12 more holds to push his total to 31, seventh-most in the majors.Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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Every time a customer swipes a card, a complex web of fees is triggered.Robert Day, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Winokur struck out a lot and didn’t walk much, but also smacked 14 homers and swiped 23 bases in 94 games while facing pitchers older than him in 97 percent of his plate appearances.Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The same business leaders rushing to adopt AI sales tools might invest in systems to protect their inboxes from similar solicitations.Nathan Pettijohn, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Early 2025 stock market:US companies rush to bond market in fundraising flurry Capitalize on high interest rates: Best current CD rates U.S. and European stocks rallied sharply on Monday after the newspaper report, and remained up despite Trump's denial.Andrea Shalal, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Nip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nip. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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