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as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions
gradually fading in the primaries, the former front-runner watched helplessly as the trimmers rushed to embrace the party's newest rising star
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as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
last year's winner of the tournament unexpectedly got trimmed in the first round, and the trimmer was a young player that no one had ever heard of
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Recent Examples of trimmer
Both of her parents were deaf and communicated through sign language, while her dad worked as a wallpaper trimmer and her mom as a domestic helper, according to the Daily Mail.
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Makena Gera, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Max Cordless Hedge Trimmer On sale for 30% off, this cordless hedge trimmer is a powerful and efficient tool.
—Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2024
My dad, who was a landscaper and a tree trimmer, usually worked on Saturdays.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 10 Oct. 2024
This versatile electric razor includes a precision trimmer and a close-shave foil head, plus adjustable guards for customized hair lengths.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Makena Gera, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Max Cordless Hedge Trimmer On sale for 30% off, this cordless hedge trimmer is a powerful and efficient tool.
—Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2024
My dad, who was a landscaper and a tree trimmer, usually worked on Saturdays.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 10 Oct. 2024
This versatile electric razor includes a precision trimmer and a close-shave foil head, plus adjustable guards for customized hair lengths.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmer
Noun
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The hair chameleon has been know to embrace a bob over the years.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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Feliz plays Samantha Reed who has been trained by her father to be a weapons expert, skilled martial artist and true chameleon all while hiding a mysterious past.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Zoe Saldaña is this year’s Critics Choice Award winner for best supporting actress in a movie.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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And what about fan-favorite series like Baby Reindeer or Shōgun—both big winners at the recent Golden Globes—and the slightly nicher (but no less beloved) Industry and Slow Horses? Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Manifest destiny plays its part, too, as the struggle between enterprising pioneers and tragic, courageous native tribes ignites nostalgia, at least in some, for a time when Americans were unapologetic conquerors.—
Michael M. Rosen,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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Known as a conqueror of the Inca Empire, Pizarro is credited with founding the Peruvian capital city in 1536.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Two kids, two buzzer beaters in two days, one elated dad on hand to see both in person.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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President Trump claims to be a president of law and order, but then lets cop beaters and killers walk free.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Trimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmer. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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