clops 1 of 2

Definition of clopsnext
plural of clop

clops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of clop
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Noun
  • There was no standing ovation, only a few sporadic claps mixed in with folks cheering for Fitzpatrick.
    Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
  • That’ll be the stormiest period of the weekend, with gusts up to 40 mph and potentially more claps of thunder.
    Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Periodically a mandolin tinkles, or maybe a fiddle swoops in as if from a low-hanging cloud.
    Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Roberts doesn’t offer much empathy for the poor, diseased critter other than a pause when Ben momentarily ponders his reflection in a pool as Adrian Johnston’s eerie synth-piano score tinkles.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The arc of the season sputters between big and little problems in a haphazard manner, with strange side quests for Simon and Trevor that are more head-scratching than adventurous.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
  • That's why, for weeks, Browns fans, analysts, and even local radio hosts have pressed Cleveland to give Sanders more playing time as the offense sputters under Dillon Gabriel.
    Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • With dresses and intimate wear for women; jewelry; personal care products; men’s wallets; baby swaddles, stuffies, rattles and teething toys; dog leashes, collars and toys; greeting cards and a wide range of home decor, the store is drawing people in.
    Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The snakes can, however, lose their rattles or simply decide not to use them.
    Don Sweeney April 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As the bullet weight clinks and clacks along the bottom, bass will key in on your rig and follow it.
    Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Each robot, remotely operated, clinks glasses and gestures in unison, embodying the camaraderie and hope of the musical’s revolutionaries.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The whistleblower claims that the museum improperly moved funds between various accounts in order to meet severe cash crunches.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • In between glistening, shirtless crunches and sexy dalliances, Crown’s motives become clearer.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But the surge has been shadowed by a spate of deadly crashes.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
  • Felix Rosenqvist was involved in one of the scarier crashes of the day.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Commercial news bulletins are generally shorter than news bulletins on public or community stations and can also feature advertisements and jingles.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
  • The most immediate disruption may appear in commercial niches such as advertising jingles or podcast themes.
    Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Clops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clops. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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