clips 1 of 2

plural of clip

clips

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of clip

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of clips
Noun
Murphy also attempted to debunk the DHS claims that Chicago police abandoned federal agents after the ramming incident by showing videos of Chicago police officers on scene after Martinez was shot, and clips of officers wiping their eyes after being affected by teargas deployed by agents. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 Oct. 2025 They were given over 30 hours of material on a thumbdrive, dash cam footage, body camera recordings, and clips from community Ring cameras, all of which were jumbled, out of date, and often missing the associated audio. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025 Luxy hair extensions are real locks of human hair on clips. Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025 Clients of those agents and managers already pay the platform to list their materials like headshots and clips. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025 To that end, the site has continued pushing into video, including monthly clips that put critics on camera to talk about their favorite albums. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025 Those avatars now flow through every surface of the brand from social clips, a forthcoming mobile game with Gameloft, merchandise, live events and, soon, a YouTube-native show co-produced with Mediawan, recently reported by Variety. Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025 Additional clips showed Norman having fun with her bridesmaids and Pitts and his groomsmen sharing a drink. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 Also, Apple AirPlay support lets your phone’s photos and clips appear on the big screen without fuss. PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 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
  • Lego Batman can effortlessly glide from foe to foe, linking punches and kicks from one bad guy to the next.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The humanoid also nails a couple of spins and launches a few punches.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In one scene, Johnson’s character goes to the barber shop and shaves his hair.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Typically, by the time the first scene hits the screen, handfuls (more likely hordes) of people have had first looks including cast, crew, friends, family, media, agents, managers, publicists, etc.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
  • In fact, in an age where anyone can turn themselves into content or media, self-producing their own persona, this theme hits even deeper than ever.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But earlier, with the ceasefire on the verge of being cemented, Israel and Hamas continued to trade blows.
    Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The Dances With Wolves star nearly came to blows with his costar Wes Bentley during a tense altercation on the set of Taylor Sheridan's neo-Western series, THR reported.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Abuse cuts across religion, race, and class.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The camera lingers over the $20 bill Maggie has left, and the film cuts to black.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Since then, dating has moved to apps and algorithms, to swipes and screens.
    Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Belif’s Aqua Bomb Cooling Eye Gel, a Best of Beauty Award winner, delivers a burst of cooling hydration to refresh tired eyes, reduce puffiness, and brighten dark circles in just a few easy swipes.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • 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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“Clips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clips. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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