as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
snipped the loose ends
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as in speck
a very small piece
cleared out the snips of paper that had been clogging the machine
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as in steal
British
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
that antique urn that we bought at London's Portobello Road Market was a real snip
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Recent Examples of snip
Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Remove each game from its bulky box, snip out the logo for easy identification, and transfer the contents into clear plastic bins.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2025
Use the snips for this harvesting task.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Gather fallen twigs—or snip a few off a tree—and place them in an oversized wire basket to get this look.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Remove each game from its bulky box, snip out the logo for easy identification, and transfer the contents into clear plastic bins.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
But resuscitation without the need for a snip is possible, so long as the best hair mask for dry hair is integrated in your routine.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2025
Use the snips for this harvesting task.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snip
Verb
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Another unit in Tsuen Wan, a residential neighborhood in the New Territories, was sold at a loss of $142,000, shaving 40% off the original price, according to local news reports.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Come to see Stone get her head shaved, stay for big laughs, darkly incisive commentary, and incredible performances from Stone, Plemons, and newcomer Aidan Delbis in this absurdist black comedy.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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An aerial shot of the eastern hideout captures it as a mere speck beneath an expansive tree canopy.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The tiny black specks of vanilla pack a surprisingly aromatic punch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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The 18-year-old rookie also recorded two rebounds and two steals through 31 minutes of action.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Wembanyama had 31 points, 14 rebounds, six blocks, four assists and three steals.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The veteran coach believes the solution to the problem is to cut some games off the 82-game schedule, a view shared by Cleveland Cavaliers coach (and former Kerr assistant) Kenny Atkinson, who recently advocated for a 72-game season.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 10-year Treasury yield was little changed Friday following this week’s interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve and the central bank’s more hawkish tone on future policy.—
Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a snippet from Veiel’s film, Riefenstahl explains her fascination with Owens’s thighs.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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The narrative painting comprises 13 vibrant vignettes, each containing a snippet of rural life.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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There is also the impact of how the rest of the stakeholders hold up their end of the bargain.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The top 10% earners now drive nearly half of consumer spending, while everyone else hunts for bargains and low-cost options.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Gausman allowed a solo home run to Dodgers catcher Will Smith, and two batters later, he got clipped by third baseman Max Muncy.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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There’s no need to clip in while riding technical terrain with a flat shoe that performs this well.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
24 Oct. 2025
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Another Halloween fanatic, Janelle Monáe fully committed to the bit by dressing as the Cat in the Hat for her Jennifer Hudson Spirit Tunnel walk.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Use a mulching mower to chop the leaves into tiny bits that can be left on the lawn to nourish the soil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Snip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snip. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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