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Recent Examples of clip-clop
AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
The camera’s pretty static, the characters’ are pretty goofy-looking to the contemporary eye, the story unfolds at the clip-clop pace of carriage horses who do not actually want to go through the pass into Transylvania.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
But the dream remains intact: to clip-clop my way through the wilderness, ride through pebbled creeks, into forests, up the mountains, and across meadows filled with a spread of wildflowers that would make Klimt gasp, stopping only to set up camp, refuel, and swap stories by campfires.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2024
In fact, on early summer mornings, you’ll be awakened by the clip-clop of prized thoroughbred hooves making their way out to their morning workouts.
—Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 June 2024
Even in the center of Gaza City, hundreds of carts add a 19th-century clip-clop to the chaotic traffic.
—Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
Alpine Carriage Company and Pegasus Horse-Drawn Carriages take sightseers through town with the clip-clop soundtrack of horses hooves.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
Noun
There’s something special about salty ocean breezes paired with the clip-clop of horse hooves.
—AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
The camera’s pretty static, the characters’ are pretty goofy-looking to the contemporary eye, the story unfolds at the clip-clop pace of carriage horses who do not actually want to go through the pass into Transylvania.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
But the dream remains intact: to clip-clop my way through the wilderness, ride through pebbled creeks, into forests, up the mountains, and across meadows filled with a spread of wildflowers that would make Klimt gasp, stopping only to set up camp, refuel, and swap stories by campfires.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2024
In fact, on early summer mornings, you’ll be awakened by the clip-clop of prized thoroughbred hooves making their way out to their morning workouts.
—Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 June 2024
Even in the center of Gaza City, hundreds of carts add a 19th-century clip-clop to the chaotic traffic.
—Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
Alpine Carriage Company and Pegasus Horse-Drawn Carriages take sightseers through town with the clip-clop soundtrack of horses hooves.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clip-clop
Noun
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Grenadiers and Scots guards marched in two lines, following the rhythmic clop of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.—
Mark Landler,
BostonGlobe.com,
14 Sep. 2022
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Horses clip-clop languidly across Union Avenue to reach the racetrack, stopping traffic and stealing the hearts of horse enthusiasts who admire their grace and power.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2021
Noun
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Kansas City is also trying to set the world record for the largest collection of claps and is inviting all who visit to help be a part of it, Cocoran said.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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Few claps for attacks on Ukraine Trump’s least popular segment of the speech, across party lines, was his critique of Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The crispy, golden crust had the perfect balance of crunch and crispness, giving way with a satisfying bite before revealing the juicy, tender white meat beneath.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Brazi Bites’ gluten-free cheese bread and waffles had an impressive crunch and chewiness.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Clip-clop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clip-clop. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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