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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 last thing anybody needs in the morning is a dull or underpowered trimmer pushing your hair around instead of cutting it—or even worse, pulling your hair.
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Andrew Williams, WIRED, 25 Dec. 2024
For instance, Maryland requires a license for tree trimmers, while Virginia does not.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
For example, say a tree trimmer usually charges $500 for his services.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
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.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Williams, WIRED, 25 Dec. 2024
For instance, Maryland requires a license for tree trimmers, while Virginia does not.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
For example, say a tree trimmer usually charges $500 for his services.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
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.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmer
Noun
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Like a chameleon, the 5-foot-6 senior has the uncanny ability to adapt to any opponent, game situation or even time of year.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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But for this reporter — who couldn’t even tell you what a running back does — this was also the year that Barkley developed his sense of style as a fashion chameleon.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The awards are named after Craig Noel, founding director of California’s oldest professional theater, The Old Globe, and the winner of a National Medal of Arts.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Diego Lopes The winner of the UFC 314 main event will walk away from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida with the UFC featherweight title over their shoulder.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Theirs is the other grand story from would-be California conquerors.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Infinitely worse is Kenneth Marshall, the leader of the expedition and the wannabe conqueror of Niflheim.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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Whittier Christian lost a buzzer beater, forcing a play-in game against Maranatha to decide third place in the Olympic League and a playoff spot.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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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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“Trimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmer. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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