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as in trimming
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 hitting
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 clipping
Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The story is uniquely told through diary entries, letters, telegrams and newspaper clippings.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2024
Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
To maximize flowering, prune late blooming clematis hard in February by clipping vines back to the lowest set of flower buds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The movie, now on Netflix, is a strong comeback vehicle for the Oscar-winning actress
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There’s a story that soprano Maria Callas, secluded in her Paris apartment in the months before dying of a heart attack at 53, could be found paging sadly through her clippings.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The story is uniquely told through diary entries, letters, telegrams and newspaper clippings.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2024
Verb
Bag up thicker icing in a variety of shades, clipping or tying the back of the piping bags to seal, then create bags of thinner icing in a variety of colors.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
To maximize flowering, prune late blooming clematis hard in February by clipping vines back to the lowest set of flower buds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clipping
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The Air Force has historically maintained strict grooming standards, unless personnel have a shaving medical waiver for medical or religious reasons, citing safety concerns, particularly in combat zones where airtight equipment such as gas masks must seal effectively.Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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It’s coated in a sweet passion fruit icing and covered in toasted coconut shavings.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kardashian crawled passed a donkey next to the Virgin Mary, Jesus raiding the refrigerator and a woman trimming a Christmas tree.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hill switched from defensive tackle to tight end this past spring, trimming more than 30 pounds.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Christmas Eve forecast On Christmas Eve morning, the heaviest snow is hitting upstate New York and northern New England where locally more than 1 foot of snow is possible.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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When shooting on three or four different hoops, and from atypical angles, not only was hitting all the shots difficult, but so was getting the timing precisely correct.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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So, toss out that sliver bar of soap gathering mildew on the tub tile, and, instead, opt for one of these beautiful bottles.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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This fabric filler fits into the sliver of space between the car seat and the armrest, thus blocking phones, keys, and crumbs from disappearing into the gap.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
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Drop in brief snippets of direct quotes that capture the emotion of working with you.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Throughout the video, snippets of the movie play on a television in the background, further immersing the party in the world of The Holiday.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 1985, movies made for and about kids had a few more splinters.Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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It’s had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor — Bare.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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The paring looked promising, as Nabers got off to a historic start, posting two 100-yard receiving games and scoring three touchdowns in his first four games.Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Guests enjoy an incredible exploration and paring of Cycladic foods and wines at CHES.Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Clipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clipping. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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