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clip Synonyms

Another word for clip

Choosing another word for clip depends on context, so the 42 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small device, typically made of metal or plastic, used for holding objects together or in place.

Usage Example

"She used a binder fastener to keep the thick stack of financial reports organized."

Strongest
fastener
clasp
Strong
clamp
pin
catch
Weak
grip
holder

• noun (Context 2)

A short excerpt or segment extracted from a longer film, television broadcast, or audio recording.

Usage Example

"The news station played a short video excerpt of the press conference to highlight the mayor's announcement."

Strongest
excerpt
snippet
segment
Strong
extract
cut
fragment
Weak
selection

• verb (Context 3)

To fasten, attach, or hold objects together using a small structural device.

Usage Example

"Please fasten the receipt to the expense report before submitting it to accounting."

Strongest
fasten
attach
Strong
pin
clasp
staple
affix
secure
clamp

• verb (Context 4)

To cut, trim, or snip a small portion of something, such as hair, paper, or vegetation.

Usage Example

"The gardener carefully clipped the hedges to maintain their neat geometric shape."

Strongest
trim
snip
shear
Strong
prune
cut
crop
lop
pare
Weak
shave

• noun (Context 5)

A specified speed or rate of motion.

Usage Example

"The hikers were moving along the trail at a surprisingly fast pace despite the steep incline."

Strongest
pace
speed
rate
Strong
tempo
velocity

• verb (Context 6)

To strike or hit someone or something with a short, sharp blow, often accidentally while passing.

Usage Example

"The passing mirror of the delivery truck clipped his shoulder, knocking him slightly off balance."

Strongest
graze
sideswipe
Strong
strike
hit
nick
bump
brush
swipe
smack
Weak
cuff

Opposites of clip

The opposite of clip shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unclip
unfasten
detach
miss
whole
entirety
unpin
avoid
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Clip. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/clip
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