CLIPS Synonyms: 181 Similar and Opposite Words

clips 1 of 2

noun

plural of clip

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of clip

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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Noun

Instead of bringing Macdonald’s contemporaries in for original sit-downs, Apatow goes to the clips from countless podcasts and video shows in which those contemporaries reflected on and celebrated Macdonald. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 For years, posting clips online has been integral to comedians’ process of building an audience and selling tickets to their live shows. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 The retailer also lists hair accessories, including claw clips. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 Divine has already recovered some of the original clips that disappeared when Vine was shut down in 2017 and so far remains blissfully slop-free. — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Republicans have dumped hundreds of millions into the race to support Paxton, even as there have been leaks of audio clips of Paxton appearing to disparage national involvement in the race. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Any time there is the potential for further punishment, a report catalogs what happened, if there was a penalty called, the players involved, any disciplinary history, the aggressor's next game and video clips of the incident. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 With nearly 100,000 videos made to its official audio, the mid-tempo ballad has become a user favorite for soundtracking TV edits, clips of romantic yearning, and videos capturing the changing seasons. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 Video clips from bystanders shortly after the shooting Thursday show Belgal on the pavement with his hands cuffed and ICE officers nearby. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

Verb

Which is why golf buddies Tyler Kenney and Zach Smith founded Laced Golf, a digital device that clips onto your shoelaces and gives you real-time feedback on your stance using lights and haptic vibration. — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 All of my essentials are packed in my Stowaway, which clips into my weekender as a bag organizer, and can clip out to be worn on its own as a crossbody when walking around during the day or as a clutch when going out in the evening. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 2026 This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed. — 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

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Noun

The farm offers a punch card to residents for $18 and is good for up to 14 punches or around 21 bags of debris.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Hadribeaj attacked the body early, crouching beneath Fundora’s punches and landing looping shots over the top.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
When selecting the perfect of-the-moment style for you (Jane Birkin bangs?

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026

Definition of bangs

Noun

Behind the metallic Ray-Ban logo on the right temple is a touch surface for taps and swipes to accept calls and control audio playback.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
On social media, the campaign has highlighted events such as Begich’s visit to the Alaska State Fair and recently has taken swipes at Hill.

— Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of swipes

Verb

The resulting walk-away safe design prevents fuel meltdowns by basic physical principles, which significantly lowers manufacturing costs and trims regulatory hurdles.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
However, his proposal trims the Center’s initial $750 million ask, with other groups also taking much smaller haircuts as well.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Clips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clips. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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