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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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2
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
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
WdtPro Classic Black Solar Lanterns, 2 Pack Create a cozy environment with this set of two versatile lanterns that can be hung, clipped into place, or set on a flat surface.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Watch Hawke discuss Stranger Things in the clip above.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Various accounts clipped the moment from the lengthy press conference and shared it on Instagram.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
WdtPro Classic Black Solar Lanterns, 2 Pack Create a cozy environment with this set of two versatile lanterns that can be hung, clipped into place, or set on a flat surface.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
Her carousel concluded with a clip of a fireworks show on the beach.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Watch Hawke discuss Stranger Things in the clip above.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clip
Verb
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Millions of Americans are shaving down their grocery budgets and putting off buying a home as wages fail to meet rising costs of living.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of a full marathon, Salomon calculated the Phantasm 3 can shave up to 18 seconds from a pace of 2 hours and 6 minutes.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Stevens said the loss of Lea’e’s father hit the team hard.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota guard Cade Tyson hit a game-tying 3-pointer with five seconds left, but Wisconsin counterpart John Blackwell sank a game-winning trey at the buzzer for a 78-75 win at Williams Arena.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, hometown hero and skier Gus Kenworthy acts as host for the entire week, which features events like the blow-out White Party, a drag and burlesque show with both national and local talent, and the Glitter Ball where anything that sparkles is in fashion.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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George Kittle’s Achilles had popped, a devastating blow to the soul of the roster.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Carolina cut the lead 17-14 at halftime after a 1-yard touchdown run by Hubbard and a 16-yard scramble by Young, the second-longest TD run of his career.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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This same staff cut him to make room for a waiver-wire claim before the start of the 2024 season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One defensive stop later, and the Hurricanes clinched their 31-27 win over the Rebels to punch their ticket into the national championship game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Ravens battled the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial division matchup, where the winner would be crowned AFC North champs and punch its ticket into the postseason, while the loser would be sent packing.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wipe in circular motions with a lint-free microfiber cloth to loosen grime, then finish with long, horizontal swipes.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The blue swipe cupping each tip adds the perfect finishing touch.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Vergara's plunging red corset gown was covered in beads and trimmed with feathers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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The site does this by using AI tools coupled with Google Earth to find and measure the customer’s yard and come up with a price for basic mowing or premium services, which include trimming and weeding.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Five players were booked during their defeat to Cameroon, including Foster, who slapped the linesman’s hand twice and screamed in his face in frustration over a decision.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mimicking what happened seven years earlier after the Dallas playoff win in Charlotte, the players ran back outside and took a lap around the stadium, slapping hands with delirious home fans.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Clip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clip. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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