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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
The three-time Olympic gold medalist, 39, famously snipped his red hair in December 2012 and has been rocking a shorter style as of late.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
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
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Verb
Two or three weeks after flowering, snip off the seed pods, hang them upside down to dry, and collect any fallen coriander seeds.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
The three-time Olympic gold medalist, 39, famously snipped his red hair in December 2012 and has been rocking a shorter style as of late.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
The debut collection featured nine styles, including the platform Atta Girl look, which Wilson debuted at the American Music Awards in May, and the classic snip-toe Forget Me Not boot designed with a metallic shaft with a butterfly motif, among other styles.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snip
Verb
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And yet, the southpaw found a way to pitch through the pain in his elbow, which underwent offseason surgery to remove loose bodies and shave down a bone spur.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2026
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In his 1939 version, William Wyler shaves away huge chunks of the story.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here indeed was a dense speck of wilderness under preserve.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For a little over $8,000, this hangout’s a steal.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
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He is most known for catch opposing point guards off-guard with steals from behind in the back court, a move sure to elicit a raucous, standing ovation when performed for the first time in front of the Madison Square Garden faithful.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the men's singles final in figure skating, the NBC telecast just cut to a shot of American Max Naumov, who was juggling a soccer ball.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Catherine’s brother Hindley, a vicious bully whose abuse is part of what drives Cathy and Heathcliff so closely together, is cut entirely, his role combined with Catherine’s father.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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No context is offered for the music snippets, which last in length from five to 13 seconds, and only one of which includes a vocal.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The post is soundbedded by a snippet of the track, and is shared as a collaboration with Michael Chugg’s Chugg Entertainment, a joint venture with Frontier Touring.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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The retailer is akin to a Big Lots having a baby with the Daiso bargain store.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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The competition at this supercar level costs over $50,000 more, making a Dodge Durango Hellcat SRT a bargain in the ratified air of the ultra high performance class.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As tariffs provoke backlash and global trade uncertainty, markets for Texas exports have been curtailed, clipping the wings of our economy.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Mulching grass clipping and leaves through your mower will return organic matter to your lawn.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
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With the margarita, that little bit of extra kick creates a perfect pairing.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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Olive salad adds punchy, bold flavor while chewy bits of salami add smoky, savory notes to each bite.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Snip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snip. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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