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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
Before the grill, the couple replaced several fossil fuel items with electric ones — first their car, then lawn mower and trimmer, a water heater and last year the grill.
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Jeff Brady, NPR, 23 May 2025
Here are our top picks, including sleek travel trimmers and powerful multitaskers.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 May 2025
The Phoenix Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE that officers responded to the scene to assist efforts to rescue a man — identified as tree trimmer Jaime Yepiz, 43 — from a palm tree in a residential backyard.
—David Chiu, People.com, 13 May 2025
The smaller pockets lining the outside of the bags can hold all your gardening tools like trimmers, trowels and small rakes.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Brady, NPR, 23 May 2025
Here are our top picks, including sleek travel trimmers and powerful multitaskers.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 May 2025
The Phoenix Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE that officers responded to the scene to assist efforts to rescue a man — identified as tree trimmer Jaime Yepiz, 43 — from a palm tree in a residential backyard.
—David Chiu, People.com, 13 May 2025
The smaller pockets lining the outside of the bags can hold all your gardening tools like trimmers, trowels and small rakes.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmer
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The Cotton On Haven Multi-tiered Maxi Skirt is a total chameleon: pair it with sneakers and a tee to roam through farmers markets, layer it over your swimsuit with a straw hat for a pool day, or dress it up with wedges for a wine tasting in Napa.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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Buy Now on Saks Fifth Avenue: $125 17 Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land Eau de Parfum Photo : Byredo Rose is a chameleon in perfumery, and a terrific floral note that more men should consider.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Tonight’s winner was Purpose, which was written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Phylicia Rashad.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
9 June 2025
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Since being largely canceled by mainstream Hollywood, the Emmy Award winner has carved out a niche in MAGA media.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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In other societies, including those of Latin America, the line between conqueror and conquered has, through language, intermarriage and the exchange of customs and food, been partially effaced.—
Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The book chronicles the life of Helena of Constantinople, whose son was Roman conqueror Constantine I.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Using an electric hand mixer with beater attachments on medium speed, blend until smooth for 2 to 3 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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And in Game 1 of this year’s conference finals, Haliburton did that same choke taunt after his game-tying buzzer beater capped a 17-point fourth-quarter comeback and forced overtime at the Garden. Haliburton, 25, averaged 21.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game in the conference finals.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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“Trimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmer. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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