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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
Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
And why did the Free Press take a nip at Cooley in an election story last week?
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 13 Oct. 2024
Charlie Carballo, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
But perhaps to nip that in the bud — and to give both a nod to Streep and a little Easter Egg for fans — Hilty has a gift for fans in the Playbill.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Noun
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
And why did the Free Press take a nip at Cooley in an election story last week?
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 13 Oct. 2024
Verb
The minimalist brand’s look was amplified to the max by its voluptuous silhouette — defined by sharp padded shoulders and a collarless neckline, and hourglass-like angles that nipped at the waist.
—Charlie Carballo, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
But perhaps to nip that in the bud — and to give both a nod to Streep and a little Easter Egg for fans — Hilty has a gift for fans in the Playbill.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nip
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The surgeon shaved down part of the bone to make space for the nerve.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Dec. 2024
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The central bank had surprised the markets by shaving the major short and long term lending rates in July.Sonia Heng,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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One thing to note: Parts can pinch your fingers during assembly, so be cautious or wear gloves.Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Use your hands to move the cursor around and pinch your index finger and thumb to select.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Davenports: More Than This by Krystal Marquis When The Davenports was released in 2023, the Davenport sisters stole our hearts.Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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Moments after the opening tip, the 6-10 guard jumped Darius Garland’s passing lane, stole the ball, then threw down a two-handed slam at the other end.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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This past weekend, families, dragging wheelie bags and carrying blankets, were hurrying in both directions.Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kraven the Hunter couldn’t be hurried along in reshoots and rewrites.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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Nordstrom announced plans last year to shutter its Canadian operations, closing all stores in the country and cutting 2,500 jobs.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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This included cutting the corporate tax rate and increasing standard deductions for individuals and couples, many of whom previously would have itemized instead of taking the standard deduction.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Newsweek has contacted Schumer's office via email for clarification on when the vote will be held.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, the premium seems to be holding roughly stable since MicroStrategy began buying in the wake of the election results, noted Bloomberg.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The hosts didn't have a steal until Jaylen Brown swiped the ball away from Maxey with 3:20 left in the contest.Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Just swipe them on and blend them out for a stunning eye look.Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Peterson rushed for 14,918 yards in his career, leading the league in rushing three times.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
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As fans rushed the court, an unidentified assailant plowed into Kyle Filipowski, spraining the Duke center’s knee.David Whitley, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Nip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nip. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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