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as in bits
a very small piece
cleared out the snips of paper that had been clogging the machine
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as in bargains
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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as in shaves
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
snipped the loose ends
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snips
Noun
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The number of ads displayed has grown, the way Google ranks content is constantly changing to provide a better user experience, and rich snippets of text from websites began appearing in result pages several years ago.—
Nick Brown,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025 -
After all, who needs a spike in real-time viewership when millions will watch it in snippets anyway?—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Biden administration tried and failed to block numerous tech deals, including Meta’s purchase of a small virtual reality start-up, Within.—
David McCabe,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Biden administration tried and failed to block numerous tech deals, including Meta’s purchase of a small virtual reality start-up, Within.—
David McCabe,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Most of us inhale some of these tiny particles every day.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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At higher heights, the water mixed with the particles more, creating a stronger brew.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gliebus recommends getting regular physical activity (aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week) to enhance blood flow to the brain and a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats to support brain health.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
28 Jan. 2025
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Pairing seitan with nutrient-dense, low-sodium foods like vegetables, grains, and legumes can help create a balanced meal.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Rather, those little white or yellowish crumbs could be signs of a few different issues that deserve your attention, like dry skin craving moisture, for example, or an underlying condition leading to irritation or inflammation.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
20 Dec. 2024
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The area east of Dixie Highway is often granted its desires, and the northwest was given whatever crumbs were left — so disheartening and frustrating.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There are several cases of scientists finding ways to produce other molecules traditionally thought of as biosignatures without the use of life.—
Perri Thaler,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Bacteria can degrade the jet fuel molecules more quickly, leading to faster biodegradation, Mark Sephton, Professor of Organic Geochemistry at Imperial College London said.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Snips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snips. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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