CLIPS Synonyms: 181 Similar and Opposite Words

clips 1 of 2

noun

plural of clip

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of clip

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

Noun

In other clips, the attorney is with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who helps him free detainees. —

Syra Ortiz Blanes, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026 Code analysis suggests this new 'Video Remix' tool will leverage Google's Gemini Omni model to transform existing video clips in creative ways. —

Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Although the theme of the collection is rooted in antiquity, many of the jewels also took inspiration from modern art such as the ’80s Memphis Movement or, in the case of the hieroglyphic clips, Frank Stella’s geometric shapes and bold colors of the ’70s. —

Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026 By the second half, Chawni was dashing off video clips of his travels to an editor for editing and posting later. —

Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026 The Atlanta-area entertainer gained a following by uploading performance clips covering artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé and Stevie Wonder online. —

Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 June 2026 The clips accompany a study published in the Journal of Fish Biology, and showcase the surreal encounters in the Pacific Ocean. —

Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026 Look for pull tabs, tension clips, and track systems. —

Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026 Red and green accents on the branding, heel and tongue reference the character’s shoes and hair clips. —

Riley Jones, Footwear News, 7 June 2026

Verb

This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed. —

Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest. —

Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 The holder clips right to your pack or waders and keeps everything in a neat, easy-to-dispense stack. —

Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025 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

After a first round where Steve Garcia seemed to land more punches and Lopes looked hesitant, Lopes won the bout in the second round by knockout, with a furious combination of punches, starting with a right and left hand to Garcia's face.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Three days before the first punches are set to be thrown at a White House-UFC event, the South Lawn is unrecognizable.

— Nik Popli, Time, 11 June 2026