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
Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The Turbie Band will replace all your other hair accessories -- from scrunchies to combs and clips -- for keeping your hair off your face and out of your way.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
In clips of the video shared online, Peters and his group appear to speed past the alligator in the airboat, then turn around to look at it.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s no larger narrative or even uniformity between the clips.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The video features clips of Cyrus driving through Hollywood and scenes from the anniversary event, while flashing back to moments from the 2009 Hannah Montana Movie.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Mazzulla, who often shows clips from other sports in team meetings to emphasize his coaching points, said the off-day excursion was more of a team-building activity than a scouting trip.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Noem sent Bovino and his Border Patrol agents into Los Angeles last June, and viral social-media clips of agents raiding Home Depot parking lots soon followed.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Sky will also factor in viewing on Now, its streaming service, as well as the virality of online clips.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
In the video of the altercation, which was broken into clips and cross-posted across social media platforms, Peters and the woman are hanging out when Lentz arrives, upset.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The Turbie Band will replace all your other hair accessories -- from scrunchies to combs and clips -- for keeping your hair off your face and out of your way.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
In clips of the video shared online, Peters and his group appear to speed past the alligator in the airboat, then turn around to look at it.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
There’s no larger narrative or even uniformity between the clips.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The video features clips of Cyrus driving through Hollywood and scenes from the anniversary event, while flashing back to moments from the 2009 Hannah Montana Movie.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Mazzulla, who often shows clips from other sports in team meetings to emphasize his coaching points, said the off-day excursion was more of a team-building activity than a scouting trip.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Noem sent Bovino and his Border Patrol agents into Los Angeles last June, and viral social-media clips of agents raiding Home Depot parking lots soon followed.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Sky will also factor in viewing on Now, its streaming service, as well as the virality of online clips.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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At under $550, this tablet punches way above its weight!—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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What was the precise number of punches Brown dealt her?—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Echo Spot shaves it down even further to a half-sphere and adds a handy little touch screen for visual information.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps this shaves off sharp edges around any conversation.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On a day when balls were not leaving the yard and hits to the warning track were rare, the Cubs still thrived.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trash truck hits a resident’s vehicle – $47,000 The Board of Estimates approved a $47,000 settlement for Donald Stepp after a Department of Public Works trash truck struck his vehicle on Dundalk Avenue in February 2023.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shesterkin’s first thought was about how big the 6-foot-6 Markström was, but the smaller goalie still managed to land the majority of the blows.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Parks turned into deserts, great skyscrapers leveled by blows from the tails of the monsters, and the entire population threatened in the panic and pestilence that followed the invasion.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the core allegation cuts deeper than fees.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The vote, on a proposal that requires a driver’s license or comparable ID to cast a ballot in federal elections, represents the latest attempt by Republicans to divide Democrats on a subject that cuts decidedly in their favor.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another bangs his head against the wall after expressing suicidal thoughts.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Another bangs his head against the wall after expressing suicidal thoughts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Curl Goddess Mascara gives you longer, more curled lashes in just a few swipes.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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Workplaces have long surveilled their employees, from tracking badge swipes to keyboard strokes.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The third round of voting trims the field to four restaurants.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Yale Repertory Theatre is using a 2019 adaptation by Frank Galati, which takes the standard Derek Prouse translation which has been around nearly as long as Ionesco original French script and trims it judiciously for maximum theatrical impact.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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