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
Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
The former already knows exactly what the striker can do while the latter watches his clips.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The 45-year-old actress and Honest Company founder shared a sweaty post-workout selfie and clips from her latest fitness routine while documenting an intense gym session on TikTok and Instagram.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
The investigation draws on thousands of testimonies, images, and video clips.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Eventually, Kerr's son Matthew compiled clips from the interviews and edited them together into one video, which was later shared in the family group chat, ESPN reported.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
If real users don’t watch or share the clips, a campaign fizzles.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The video clips went viral, casting doubt on Redick’s relationship with players, especially the moment with Doncic in February.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Short clips pulled from social media, voicemails or other recordings can be used to generate a synthetic version of someone's voice, says Bednowitz.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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
Noun
There was the pretense of happiness in his childhood home in Depression-era New York (the city is captured in terrifically evocative clips).
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
The former already knows exactly what the striker can do while the latter watches his clips.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The 45-year-old actress and Honest Company founder shared a sweaty post-workout selfie and clips from her latest fitness routine while documenting an intense gym session on TikTok and Instagram.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
The investigation draws on thousands of testimonies, images, and video clips.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Eventually, Kerr's son Matthew compiled clips from the interviews and edited them together into one video, which was later shared in the family group chat, ESPN reported.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
If real users don’t watch or share the clips, a campaign fizzles.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The video clips went viral, casting doubt on Redick’s relationship with players, especially the moment with Doncic in February.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Short clips pulled from social media, voicemails or other recordings can be used to generate a synthetic version of someone's voice, says Bednowitz.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Verb
The device clips magnetically to the rear of any MagSafe-compatible smartphone or case.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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
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In the lightweight division, Salahdine Parnasse (23-2) defeated Kenneth Cross (17-5) in the first round after landing a flurry of punches and dominating him early.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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There were more hugs after the fight between the two than punches landed, and, in total, far more time clocked during those hugs than the fight itself.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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For beard trims and shaves, go to Pisterzi in Soho.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When a heat wave hits, millions of air conditioners switch on at once, straining the electric grid and driving up the risk of outages — and residents’ power bills.—
Kiki Sideris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Zesica Flutter-sleeve Smocked Midi Dress Flattering and versatile, this dress hits the sweet spot between refined and playful.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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While the killing dealt one of the biggest blows to ISIS’s global network in years, disrupting operations in northeastern Nigeria, the terror group's top leader, Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, remains at large as Africa becomes the movement's global epicenter.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Annah’s resulting anguish is so uncomfortable for the others, that Ibrahim and Jacques practically come to blows.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Coverage of the candidates’ debates underscores a level of political engagement and conflict that cuts against the article’s emphasis on apathy and confusion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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As local public transit cuts loom later this year, Kansas City’s bus service will expand this summer, temporarily, to meet higher demand during the FIFA World Cup.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Teal'c takes out some frustrations on an unlucky grunt who bangs him with a door at the start of every time loop, and O'Neill gets to (temporarily) sample the will-they side of his will-they-won't-they relationship with Carter.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Another bangs his head against the wall after expressing suicidal thoughts.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take a clean, dry microfiber cloth and wipe down the shower tiles, working in long swipes.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
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The ad was filled with references blending the show and his campaign, including swipes at incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The 2026 model, with only minor changes from 2025, is available in Premiere, Reserve and Black Label trims.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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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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“Clips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clips. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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