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Recent Examples of clipper
Leon Rengel said he was identified as a Tren de Aragua gang member because of a tattoo on his left hand of a lion with a hair clipper on its mouth.
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The clipper storm brings the prospect of a combination of rain and some snow.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The clipper system will move from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast over the next 24 hours.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Blizzard warnings are set to expire this evening, but several feet of snow are expected to remain on the ground for several days, while another clipper system is forecast to move through later this week, likely prolonging delays, though not necessarily causing a complete suspension of service.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The clipper storm brings the prospect of a combination of rain and some snow.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The clipper system will move from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast over the next 24 hours.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Blizzard warnings are set to expire this evening, but several feet of snow are expected to remain on the ground for several days, while another clipper system is forecast to move through later this week, likely prolonging delays, though not necessarily causing a complete suspension of service.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clipper
Noun
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There's even a label on the cutter button telling you to press down firmly with two fingers.—
M. David Stone,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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One of the hottest hitters on the planet this month, Soto drilled a 1-2 cutter from Nola into the right field stands with ease in the first inning.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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This burgeoning category received a further boost when one Paul Sperry slipped on the deck of his schooner, inspiring the American sailor to look for an alternate form of traction.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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When the perilous search for the Northwest Passage sparked a wave of popular interest in the Arctic, Church set off by schooner in search of icebergs.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Noun
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There are a ton of cruises out there, from the windjammer sailings in Maine’s Penobscot Bay to luxury 20-passenger yacht sailings in the Galápagos with the Relais & Chateau cruise brand Ecoventura.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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To top it off, the yacht serves Boat Boxes with food prepared by the team at Miss Mary Seafood.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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Just two days after the Hannah was underway, her crew captured the Unity, a sloop loaded with naval stores and lumber, supplies sorely needed by British forces in Boston.—
Christopher Magra,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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Palm Beach Motor Yachts has taken its supermaxi sloop to new heights—quite literally.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
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Thalassa cuts a sailer-esque silhouette, as well.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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Larry Ellison, a competitive sailer himself, sponsored an America’s Cup team through Oracle, and SailGP was meant to bring the excitement of sailing races to an annual season, rather than an occasional novelty.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On most airlines, there is little or no CCTV in the main cabin, apart from the cockpit door and galley areas.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Belowdecks, a forward bedroom, twin beds aft, a galley, and a full head encourage weekend roaming, while triple Volvo Penta D6 IPS diesels deliver the speed—38 knots top, 28 knots cruise—to get home in a hurry.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History On Nov. 16, 1776, the Andrew Doria brigantine arrived in the Caribbean on the British colony St. Eustatius, waving the first national flag of the United States.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2026
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On December 4, 1872, sailors aboard the Canadian brigantine Dei Gratia spotted a ship named the Mary Celeste in the distance.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Dec. 2024
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The big draw is the catamaran seating and the specialised cocktails but traditional Atollian food is also served here.—
Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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Drop the kids off at Ritz Kids club and embark on the resort’s luxury sailing catamaran, the Lady Grace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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“Clipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clipper. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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