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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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Being a chameleon as a musician is one thing — Cyrus always had a great voice — but her ongoing identity crisis and need to act out came to define what was otherwise a productive and interesting time.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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Gary, played by Glen Powell (who also co-wrote the screenplay with Linklater), is a chameleon.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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Along with Williams, two-time Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova was also given a wild card to Indian Wells, organizers announced on Wednesday.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere in the Champions League, PSV scored an extra-time winner to beat Juventus 4-3 on aggregate, PSG crushed Brest 7-0 to win 10-0 over both legs, and a goalless draw between Borussia Dortmund and Sporting CP saw the German side go through with a 3-0 aggregate victory.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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Within these fantasy walls, Evie and her fellow players exist as conquerors and deities that reach stratospheric heights.—
David John Chávez,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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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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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 3 Mar. 2025.
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