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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
The trimmers even had a joke about it.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
In keeping with the show’s defiance of mortality, Lee and Lifeson seemed to have almost aged in reverse since 2015, with Lifeson notably trimmer and musically nimble, and Lee pummeling his bass while skipping around the stage faster than any 72-year-old should be able to manage.
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Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
My great handyman, PT guy, HVAC service and tree trimmers all have come from social media recommendations.
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Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
After at least two days, the child died, and Harrell Johnson decapitated her with hedge trimmers.
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Caroline Zimmerman
may 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
In keeping with the show’s defiance of mortality, Lee and Lifeson seemed to have almost aged in reverse since 2015, with Lifeson notably trimmer and musically nimble, and Lee pummeling his bass while skipping around the stage faster than any 72-year-old should be able to manage.
—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
My great handyman, PT guy, HVAC service and tree trimmers all have come from social media recommendations.
—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
After at least two days, the child died, and Harrell Johnson decapitated her with hedge trimmers.
—
Caroline Zimmerman
may 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for trimmer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmer
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With a chameleon-like ability to look either classic or modern, white quartz countertops fit in a wide variety of kitchens and baths.
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And Banana Republic’s empire-waist maxidress is a wardrobe chameleon.
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Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, gave up four runs, six hits and two walks while striking out seven in five innings.
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There have been only two Mega Millions jackpot winners in 2026 so far.
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On the first pitch, Casey, who weighs almost twice as much as me, took the biggest whipper (a giant climbing fall) of his life.
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Topuria, for his part, has vowed to run it back with Gaethje, praising his conqueror while promising the story between them is far from over.
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Barcelona and Manchester City (in both domestic cups) were their elite conquerors in those competitions, though the 7-2 scoreline of the second leg at Camp Nou was embarrassing.
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There are panel beaters, scrap metal sellers, upholsterers.
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It's not recommended to use a carpet vacuum head on hardwoods or laminate, as the beater bar can sometimes damage flooring.
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“Trimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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