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
Mike Feibus, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
As the credits roll, the short film nods to that possibility, presenting a series of clips of different hotel owners proudly introducing themselves to the audience.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
As Jiang and Xiaorui review the decade-old clips, viewers familiar with Lou's films will recognize figures and scenes from Spring Fever.
—Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
The Standard plan includes 30 days of storage for clips from your compatible Nest security cameras as well.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The new system generates longer, more coherent clips that look strikingly real.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
OpenAI’s new video generation model is apparently all too happy to create clips featuring characters from Star Wars, Super Mario, and more.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Viral clips show crowds gathering in public to eat pudding with forks, or as it’s called in German, pudding mit gabel.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
The second slide shows Labubu merch, such as hair clips, keychains, and pens.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 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
The only thing neighbors’ cameras will share are pictures and clips of dogs that could be yours.
—Mike Feibus, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
As the credits roll, the short film nods to that possibility, presenting a series of clips of different hotel owners proudly introducing themselves to the audience.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
As Jiang and Xiaorui review the decade-old clips, viewers familiar with Lou's films will recognize figures and scenes from Spring Fever.
—Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
The Standard plan includes 30 days of storage for clips from your compatible Nest security cameras as well.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The new system generates longer, more coherent clips that look strikingly real.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
OpenAI’s new video generation model is apparently all too happy to create clips featuring characters from Star Wars, Super Mario, and more.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Viral clips show crowds gathering in public to eat pudding with forks, or as it’s called in German, pudding mit gabel.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
The second slide shows Labubu merch, such as hair clips, keychains, and pens.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 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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But when the weather turns crisp, visitors should turn their attention to the interior of the park, where New England hardwoods like oak, maple, and beech offer punches of color to the evergreen forest.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
26 Sep. 2025
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Even after three seasons, the series still delivers unexpected twists and gut-punches.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those varying responses often have an offsetting effect that shaves off the most extreme edges of the group’s volatility.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Your second step should be to determine how high flood water is likely to rise in your area if a storm hits.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the fashion week cycle continues, celebrity beauty hits an all-time high.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The assailant stopped mid-speech and delivered two blows straight to Antao’s face.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Large companies can absorb the blows, but the dry cleaner, toy importer, or family-run retailer cannot.—
Jacob Bennett,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Our study shows that obsessive passion cuts the chances of forming sustainable relationships through networking by 17%.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 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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Millennials are currently ruling the tech industry and clinging to their roles as the economy is rocked by uncertainty due to tariffs, inflation increases living expenses, and AI swipes jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Deen also takes several swipes at her former detractors in the project, including fellow foodie and CNN travel documentarian Anthony Bourdain, who died by suicide in 2018.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Sep. 2025
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Skip the pricey groomer visits and messy bathroom trims with this Labor Day deal.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Clips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clips. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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