snip
verb (used with object)
to cut with a small, quick stroke, or a succession of such strokes, with scissors or the like.
snipping
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present participleof snip.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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They then lug heavy loads back home, spreading the seaweed out on the ground and snipping off residue.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
"But if we can do gene therapy that doesn't involve snipping DNA strands, then we avoid these potential pitfalls."
From Science Daily ● Jan. 5, 2026
Toni Yoakam, who founded the World Wide Weight Pull Organization, recalls the owner of a 3.5-pound miniature poodle snipping pompoms off her pooch’s feet and ears to get her to 3 pounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
Calder, the top flight's chief growth officer, is the man snipping the competition's name to simply 'the Prem' for next season.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2025
When Owens stepped out, the throng swarmed him and began snipping off bits of his clothing.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
