clip-cloping

present participle of clip-clop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clip-cloping
sputtering
Verb
  • Wrangling my emotions became the difference between sputtering to a halt and moving forward.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • When Vegas was sputtering in late March, with the 19th-best record in the NHL, the fact that its core was signed long-term with little cap space to maneuver could’ve been easily viewed as a detriment.
    Jesse Granger, New York Times, 15 June 2026
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“Clip-cloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clip-cloping. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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