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
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Thomson got in touch and showed him fan-reaction clips of the earlier games.
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Some hopeful fans took to social media to post their own interpretation of the phrase, often coupled with clips of past Mexican men’s national teams.
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Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
PortaSplit’s outdoor unit clips onto a window bracket, needs no drilling, and is classified as furniture rather than a fixture — sidestepping facade-modification bans in cities like Paris.
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Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Theaters are dying; superhero blockbusters are struggling; screens have gotten smaller; clips have gotten shorter; and AI threatens to supplant it all.
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Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Her Instagram has featured clips of the girls dancing and Stella playing the piano, suggesting the stage might be in their futures.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
On Love Island’s IG Stories, there’s currently a Question Sticker asking fan input on what clips will get shown.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
28 June 2026
Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
The latter happens when a ball clips the net before dropping in play.
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Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
In the clips, Styles, 32, appeared out of one of the stadium's entrances, while sporting a white long-sleeve top, athletic shorts and crisp white trainers.
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Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Thomson got in touch and showed him fan-reaction clips of the earlier games.
—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Some hopeful fans took to social media to post their own interpretation of the phrase, often coupled with clips of past Mexican men’s national teams.
—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
PortaSplit’s outdoor unit clips onto a window bracket, needs no drilling, and is classified as furniture rather than a fixture — sidestepping facade-modification bans in cities like Paris.
—
Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Theaters are dying; superhero blockbusters are struggling; screens have gotten smaller; clips have gotten shorter; and AI threatens to supplant it all.
—
Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Her Instagram has featured clips of the girls dancing and Stella playing the piano, suggesting the stage might be in their futures.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
On Love Island’s IG Stories, there’s currently a Question Sticker asking fan input on what clips will get shown.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
28 June 2026
Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Verb
This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 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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Rey exploded on Ethan with 10-count punches, but a tilt-a-whirl was countered by Page with a sitout faceplant.
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Members of Rita's loyalty program who use the Rita’s Ice app will get double loyalty punches with a purchase of the treat.
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Zillow says that a pale pink bathroom could lose you up to $6,013, while a pale pink kitchen shaves an extra $4,201 off potential buyers' offers.
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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.
Verb
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Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
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For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
Noun
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Hers is a voice that ought to have a lifetime’s staying power, bolstered by a lyrical and musical sensibility that provide everything her instrument needs to deliver a happy succession of knockout blows.
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Despite the blows to Eurovision’s finances and viewership from the boycott, the contest is eyeing expansion, with a spinoff Eurovision Song Contest Asia due to take place in Bangkok in November.
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For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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Costa to the rescue once again in the 67th minute as Jhon Arias cuts inside from the right and plays it back wide to Santiago Arias.
Verb
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When selecting the perfect of-the-moment style for you (Jane Birkin bangs?
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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.
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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But there were no swipes, obvious or subtle, at an ECB hierarchy he has been said to be at war with and there was a firm denial of a rift with McCullum, echoing the sentiments expressed by the England coach on Tuesday.
Verb
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Spink’s optimism about the growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia comes even as the kingdom trims capital expenditure, cuts some projects, and limits spending on foreign consultants.
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Coppola's preferred version of the film, Final Cut, removes or trims a handful of sequences, including the exchange between Willard (Martin Sheen) and the Playboy Playmates, and Kurtz (Marlon Brando) reading from TIME magazine.
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“Clips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clips. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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