as in blow
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 to shave
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 to hit
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 clip
Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2025
In a season 5, episode 10 preview clip exclusive to Entertainment Weekly, actress Natacha Karam's firefighter prepares Joe (Karam's real-life boyfriend, John Clarence Stewart) to meet her parents — and to ask for their blessing to marry.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
Incoming Falling Back Under North Korean Assault, A Ukrainian Brigade Turned A River Into A Natural Barrier
FBI Warns Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail Users—Check 3 Things To Stop Attacks
Fallacy #3: The owner can just clip coupons.
—Joshua Stein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In addition, the actor opted for a hairstyle that also gave a nod to the past: a relaxed updo created with a tortoiseshell clip that exudes the effortless tendencies of the 90s.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2025
In a season 5, episode 10 preview clip exclusive to Entertainment Weekly, actress Natacha Karam's firefighter prepares Joe (Karam's real-life boyfriend, John Clarence Stewart) to meet her parents — and to ask for their blessing to marry.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
Its wearable adapters strap around everyday shoes, clip in during the ride, and immediately stow away after.
—New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
Incoming Falling Back Under North Korean Assault, A Ukrainian Brigade Turned A River Into A Natural Barrier
FBI Warns Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail Users—Check 3 Things To Stop Attacks
Fallacy #3: The owner can just clip coupons.
—Joshua Stein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
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Initially, the potential loss of that would be a pretty big blow.—
Jason Parham,
WIRED,
10 Jan. 2025
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As such, this will likely be a blow because the country accounted for 50% of global oil demand growth between 2000 and 2023, averaging an annual increase of 518,000 bpd, according to the Energy Institute's 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The first clip the star shared was of his hair being partially shaved off from behind, then a video of the front of his forehead with a new, marked line indicating where the transplant would be.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration offered 400,000 acres after shaving off one million acres from the original boundaries to avoid areas crucial to the polar bear and Porcupine caribou populations.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The left-handed hitter did produce in the postseason, hitting .318/.531/.636 with four RBI and seven runs scored in 32 plate appearances.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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George Michael and Pop Smoke both hit No. 1 with albums titled Faith.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2025
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Chinese regulators have announced an investigation into the American computer chip company Nvidia, banned the export of rare minerals to the United States and taken more targeted swipes at individual companies to expose their supply chain vulnerabilities.—
Alexandra Stevenson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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The algorithm on her For You page mostly served up influencers peddling things related to her personal interests—beauty products, Bible verses—but every few swipes a different kind of video appeared.—
Jordan Salama,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Likewise, a surprise 25 basis point rate cut by the BOK at its November meeting, enacted before Yoon declared martial law in December, could have cushioned the blow.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
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The European Central Bank, for example, is expected to cut rates further in 2025, especially in light of trade risks and global instability.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Before the house was put on the market, the seller dutifully encased the existing stair in concrete so that the entrance was no longer accessible and punched a rudimentary new door on the ground floor.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Her twin brother witnessed the attack and punched two men: the man who attacked his sister and Corrado.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Families fall asleep to the thump of nearby airstrikes and the constant whine of an Israeli drone overhead.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC News,
25 Dec. 2024
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The Vigor has flat seams and enough stretch to move comfortably while bending over or reaching up, while thump loops make for easy layering on frigid days.—
Emily Pennington,
Outside Online,
6 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The Razorbacks trimmed the MU lead to 12 on the back of a 6-0 run in the early minutes of the second half.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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As the industry moves toward a leaner model, companies are trimming headcount.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Clip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clip. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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