Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clops
Noun
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Lots of claps all around, as production in the area is still down significantly over five-year averages.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026 -
Oscar-winning composer Daniel Blumberg was tasked with layering in claps, stomps and screams.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Roberts doesn’t offer much empathy for the poor, diseased critter other than a pause when Ben momentarily ponders his reflection in a pool as Adrian Johnston’s eerie synth-piano score tinkles.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes, in the deep winter quiet, a piano tinkles in Kelley’s Saloon, and the spirits dance to ghostly music.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The arc of the season sputters between big and little problems in a haphazard manner, with strange side quests for Simon and Trevor that are more head-scratching than adventurous.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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That's why, for weeks, Browns fans, analysts, and even local radio hosts have pressed Cleveland to give Sanders more playing time as the offense sputters under Dillon Gabriel.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Silver engraving, masks, totem poles, rattles, prints.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each robot, remotely operated, clinks glasses and gestures in unison, embodying the camaraderie and hope of the musical’s revolutionaries.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Add crab walking into your routine alongside your normal core circuits alongside your crunches or planks.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 Jan. 2026
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The whole thing crunches, melts, zings and primes the taste buds for more.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The reason Georgia’s latest winter bash looked nothing like 2014’s Snowmageddon is because most people left elbow room for crews to treat the roads and did not weigh down first responders with dozens of crashes.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Beneath those skin-tight speed suits, racers wear vests that automatically inflate almost instantly during high-speed crashes to protect the neck, back and chest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Clops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clops. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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