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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
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
The Laotian kip has depreciated more than 43 percent against the U.S. dollar.
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Shibani Mahtani,
Washington Post,
12 Oct. 2023
Then in December, light work on uneven bars — novice moves like a simple kip.
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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.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
4 May 2021
Noun
McIntyre came back with a great superplex from the top of the cage followed by a kip up to a babyface reaction.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kip
Noun
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Small, nervous dogs will feel safe and comfy in this furry donut bed.
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Health officials declined to identify the facilities or to specify reasons, other than saying that the long-term care industry opens facilities and increases or decreases beds based on business factors.
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Such simplicity is exactly why the bolster is so well-suited to Goldblum’s nap room.
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Smart baby products can provide a hand, including by extending nap time with soothing noises and movement.
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Allow the ribs to rest at room temperature while preparing the smoker.
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Norway, which rested starter and fan-favorite Erling Haaland for its group play finale against France on Friday, June 26, is looking to reach the Round of 16 for the first time since 1998.
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The kitchen is sleek and fully equipped for feeding a crowd, and the sleeping arrangements strike that rare balance between elevated and practical—proper suites for the adults and a bunk room that kids will immediately claim.
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This meant that men and women couldn't share beds, and the girls would have to bunk with one another.
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Marcy Park is a place where families, pets, and Highlands Ranch residents go to relax, and where Laura Nelson saw an opportunity to engage with her community.
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One of its earliest central promises was to relax Howard’s gun laws.
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“Kip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kip. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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