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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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2
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
Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
The nips currently have a 5-cent fee, rather than a deposit, and drinkers cannot bring the bottles back in an attempt to receive a nickel for each one.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Kyle Busch, the 39-year-old Cup veteran, nipped Stewart Friesen by 0.017 seconds to win his second straight truck race at Atlanta.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This teaser nips that in the bud right away, showing that Superman is very much physically fallible.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
The nips currently have a 5-cent fee, rather than a deposit, and drinkers cannot bring the bottles back in an attempt to receive a nickel for each one.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
Total revenue of $1.2 billion increased 22% from a year ago, nipping Wall Street analysts’ consensus estimate for $1.15 billion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Kyle Busch, the 39-year-old Cup veteran, nipped Stewart Friesen by 0.017 seconds to win his second straight truck race at Atlanta.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nip
Verb
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Her hair, which was shaved down to a buzz cut for her surgery, appeared to be much darker than her usual blonde.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Newcomers like closer Devin Williams, who has already shaved off his signature beard from his days with the Milwaukee Brewers, are among those who could start letting their facial hair grow out again.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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One by one each of us, some more reluctantly than others, pinched out a grub and swallowed it whole.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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As the long, continuous straw makes its way down the line, it is pinched off into segments that are then rolled onto a conveyor belt.—
Jillian Ellison,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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While the competitive spirt was certainly alive and well between co-parents Tarek, Heather and Christina throughout the season, another personal crisis unexpectedly stole the show: Christina's split from Josh.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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While its interior artfully blends mid-century aesthetics with a modern Scandinavian feel, the food and beverage program truly steals the spotlight.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But hurry, as popular styles are already selling out.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Anula hurried across the courtyard, passing the vast garden that curled around the administrative buildings, and skidded to a stop outside the concubine estate.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Within the scheme’s first week, traffic had fallen by 7.5%, with 273,000 fewer cars entering Manhattan’s central business district, and travel times on inbound river crossings had been cut by more than a third, leading to faster bus journeys.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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But dramatically cutting calories isn’t practical for most people.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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With Republicans holding slim majorities in the House and Senate, Trump framed the speech as an opportunity to rally his party behind his policies, even as tensions simmered within GOP ranks over recent moves on trade and foreign aid.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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To arrive at the list, the researchers consulted with over two dozen AI experts, surveyed the AAAI community, and held various workshops.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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From matte and hydrating to tinted and opaque, here are the most flattering nude lipsticks to swipe on.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Just a few weeks ago, Birds By Joe 2 was also hit by a brazen robbery, when a young man swiped a $7,000 African grey parrot from the store.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Three days later, the infant was rushed into emergency surgery as blood and fluid continued to pool inside his brain.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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Josh Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns, while Xavier McKinney racked up eight interceptions.—
Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Nip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nip. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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