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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clips

2 of 2

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

The actors also showcased their talent by performing scenes from the show, in tandem with clips projected onto the big panel screens for audiences. — Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 24 July 2026 Hoyeon appeared in a special video message to introduce two clips that would play exclusively for the Comic-Con crowd. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 July 2026 Just as YouTube has created a shift in how sport fans consume pro sports or late night talk shows, Okatsuka has seen bite-sized clips of her streaming specials reaching millions of views on mobile phones and tablets. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026 Video clips of Guarino performing the Endo One procedure — which involves repeatedly stabbing the skin with a thin, cylindrical rod, releasing a red laser — are posted regularly on his and EvoSkin’s Instagram accounts. — Ella Moore july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 The purpose of the Correspondents’ Dinner is often misunderstood, an excusable side-effect of the viral clips over the years that show sitting presidents roasting the media (and getting roasted by entertainers in return). — Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 In some of the clips that have amassed more than 2 million views, people joked about losing 15-20 pounds after the meal. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026 The raccoon has gone viral in recent weeks after short clips of him, captured by city residents, were posted to social media. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 23 July 2026 With time running out for the hosts, Simonsson latches on to a neat through ball from Gunnar Gren and clips a finish beyond Gilmar. — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Verb

All of my essentials are packed in my Stowaway, which clips into my weekender as a bag organizer, and can clip out to be worn on its own as a crossbody when walking around during the day or as a clutch when going out in the evening. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 2026 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

With Gable and Rusev left standing, the two went back and forth with punches.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero was at the center of a tense scene on Monday night — one in which benches cleared, words were exchanged, but no punches were thrown.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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Verb

Its ceramic blades easily tackle coarse hair and its waterproof design makes in-shower shaves a breeze.

— Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
Zillow says that a pale pink bathroom could lose you up to $6,013, while a pale pink kitchen shaves an extra $4,201 off potential buyers' offers.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026

Definition of shaves

Noun

The eighth and final reprieve followed an extraordinary meeting of the Board of Pardons at which a State Police major, who believed Smith was innocent, nearly came to blows with Smith’s prosecutor, who was just as convinced of Smith’s guilt.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
In a little corner of my mind, however, history will always mean the tragic smashing of individual lives by its cruel hands and the scattering of bewildered people reeling from its blows.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Definition of blows

Verb

But because Abundance cuts across the conventional left-right axis, New York politicians left, right, and center can all be on the wrong side of it.

— Ryder Kessler, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Extortion in Mexico is a multibillion-dollar racket that cuts across economic sectors and is linked to organized crime.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of cuts

Verb

Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
When selecting the perfect of-the-moment style for you (Jane Birkin bangs?

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026

Definition of bangs

Noun

Think of it like a team of pickpockets, one of which walks up to ask you for directions while the other swipes your wallet.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
Make careful vertical swipes, run the vegetable peeler down the sides of the fruit, following its curves to trim closely between the skin and the flesh.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of swipes

Verb

Spink’s optimism about the growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia comes even as the kingdom trims capital expenditure, cuts some projects, and limits spending on foreign consultants.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
Coppola's preferred version of the film, Final Cut, removes or trims a handful of sequences, including the exchange between Willard (Martin Sheen) and the Playboy Playmates, and Kurtz (Marlon Brando) reading from TIME magazine.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026

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