as in punches
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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as in shaves
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 hits
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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Recent Examples of clips
Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
He is regularly confronted in public by provocateurs with cameras, filming clips for social media.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Use a tension curtain rod or one with adhesive mounts, curtain rings with clips, and a piece of fabric that fits the dimensions of the cabinet opening.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Somebody please pull up the clips.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
As the podcast continued to gain popularity, clips of the episodes began going viral on social media, and Rapaport began inviting celebrity guests, including actors, NBA players and comedians.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Trailers and film clips will be played between guest speakers.
—Danielle Charbonneau, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
When Gary Lineker was suspended by the BBC from presenting Match of the Day in March 2023 and essentially everyone else involved with the programme stepped back in solidarity, an episode aired in which there were no commentators on the show’s Premier League highlights clips.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The move came after the province of Ontario aired a television ad in late October that used clips from a 1987 anti-tariff radio address by former President Ronald Reagan.
—Dave Gordon, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
The latter happens when a ball clips the net before dropping in play.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
In photos and clips of the couple, they can be seen cozying up to one another and sweetly kissing.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
He is regularly confronted in public by provocateurs with cameras, filming clips for social media.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Use a tension curtain rod or one with adhesive mounts, curtain rings with clips, and a piece of fabric that fits the dimensions of the cabinet opening.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Somebody please pull up the clips.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
As the podcast continued to gain popularity, clips of the episodes began going viral on social media, and Rapaport began inviting celebrity guests, including actors, NBA players and comedians.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Trailers and film clips will be played between guest speakers.
—Danielle Charbonneau, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
When Gary Lineker was suspended by the BBC from presenting Match of the Day in March 2023 and essentially everyone else involved with the programme stepped back in solidarity, an episode aired in which there were no commentators on the show’s Premier League highlights clips.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The move came after the province of Ontario aired a television ad in late October that used clips from a 1987 anti-tariff radio address by former President Ronald Reagan.
—Dave Gordon, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
The latter happens when a ball clips the net before dropping in play.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clips
Noun
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Punch Makes a Comeback Exotic and nostalgic punches are taking center stage in home entertaining, offering both visual appeal and easy service.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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The humanoid performs spins, punches, one-legged stances, rapid kicks, and low sweeps, then transitions into aerobatic sequences.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Hockey players cut more, so Emmet shaves deeper.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
22 Dec. 2025
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To achieve this, Hank takes control in the dynamic and shaves Aaron’s entire body.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In exchange for Sonis, Summit FC sent $120,000 to Louisville, a sum that could rise to $160,000 if Sonis hits certain performance conditions.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keeping the Uconnect infotainment system in play is also a win for the Stellantis brand with its extremely simplistic useability, which really hits home for many.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Coming out the second half the teams continued to trade blows, after the Rockets took a 32-30 lead Xaverian responded with a 15-5 run to end the quarter to take a 45-37 lead.—
Mukala Kabongo,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Anteaters withstood an early jolt from Cal State Fullerton in their Big West Conference matchup, but came back with several blows of their own in an 86-64 win at Titan Gym.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In September, cuts to subsea cables in the Red Sea caused disruptions to Microsoft's Azure cloud service.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Together with fellow oligarch Gennadiy Bogolyubov, who cuts a comparatively lower profile, Kolomoisky amassed a sizable portfolio.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The sheep alien bangs its head on the glass in the nextdoor cell, startling Tootles, who falls over and spills the tray.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her 335 career steals trail only the 346 swipes that Linda Waggoner recorded from 1976-80.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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To keep my beard looking attractive, a hairstylist trims it every two weeks.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
24 Dec. 2025
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As of October 27, the CME FedWatch tool derived from 30-Day Fed Funds futures implies a roughly 98% probability that the Fed trims the policy rate by 25 basis points this week.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Clips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clips. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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