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as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
a mother who's sad to see her little boy's curls clipped for the first time
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
the pitch clipped the batter's helmet with enough force to knock it clean off his head
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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
an unexpectedly low branch dealt him a clip to the head
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Recent Examples of clip
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The eye-catching details were clipped on both sides of her space buns, while a third of her hair was pulled into a low ponytail.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 29 May 2026
If every clip is increasingly editable, who actually controls context?
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Verb
For mosquito protection on the go, try a portable Thermacell repeller that can fit in your back pocket or clip onto your belt.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The eye-catching details were clipped on both sides of her space buns, while a third of her hair was pulled into a low ponytail.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Noun
Here’s the clip of his throw in the ALCS, with Keith Jackson, Earl Weaver and Jim Palmer in the booth for ABC.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 29 May 2026
If every clip is increasingly editable, who actually controls context?
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clip
Verb
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The new map has shaved off some of that surplus support to help bolster Democratic odds in neighboring, more competitive swing districts nearer to the Central Valley.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Today, the organization relies on volunteers sponsored by family and friends to shave their heads in solidarity with children who lose their hair during cancer treatments.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
1 June 2026
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The Rockies’ Kyle Karros hit an opposite-field line drive that carried to the right-field warning track, but Lee tracked down the potential extra-base hit on the run, then crashed into the chain-link portion of the fence.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The hitting coaches have been really emphasizing it.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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To pay for her medical bills, the family had to sell most of their remaining cattle and goats, a bitter blow after years of drought had already decimated local herds.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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This makes for a significant setback but not necessarily a fatal blow to the facility.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The shortstop also rocketed a 441-foot, two-run home run off Giants right-hander Keaton Winn in the eighth to cut San Francisco’s lead to 4-3.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Based on 2026 opening day figures, eight teams would have to cut payroll to get under the cap.—
Ronald Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Food and drink Cosmo still punches above its weight on dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Doorbell video captured Friday appeared to show Hyder punching the woman, 34-year-old Cherrie Moore, in the face several times while also wrestling her to the ground.—
Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Maxwell Bowman’s projection and video design are sharply on point, with clean and clear swipes and transitions that are the lifeblood of any live production.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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For a no-makeup makeup look, wear the product on its own with a simple swipe of mascara; or go all out by adding concealer, eyeshadow, and lipstick for a full-glam moment.—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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New York has trimmed San Antonio’s lead from eight to three, all with Jalen Brunson on the bench with a knee issue.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Maintaining your yard by mowing, removing leaf litter, and trimming vegetation reduces tick habitats.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Ripley slapped Jade, mid-pushup, then dumped Cargill to the outside.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Everton’s hopes of securing a first win at Old Trafford since 2013 seemed over when midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off in the 13th minute for slapping team-mate Michael Keane.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Clip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clip. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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