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Recent Examples of clipper
The scuffed and well-worn bag, a prototype created for Birkin, is the only one of its kind with a non-removable shoulder strap and attached nail clipper, illustrative of the bohemian effortlessness that garnered Birkin her fame.
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India Brown, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Trims typically came from his father who bought a pair of clippers to cut barbershop costs.
—Mykal McEldowney, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The escapees used electric hair trimmers with multiple clipper blades to help cut their way through the cell walls, the source said.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Use sharp garden clippers, loppers, or a small, handheld chainsaw to carefully prune away sections of the vine.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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India Brown, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Trims typically came from his father who bought a pair of clippers to cut barbershop costs.
—Mykal McEldowney, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The escapees used electric hair trimmers with multiple clipper blades to help cut their way through the cell walls, the source said.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Use sharp garden clippers, loppers, or a small, handheld chainsaw to carefully prune away sections of the vine.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clipper
Noun
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Almost frustrated and too inside of his head, Rhodes hit a disaster kick and a Cody cutter.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The service would give cord cutters access to all of ESPN’s programs and networks for $29.99 per month.—
Joe Reedy,
Hartford Courant,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Further investigations revealed the mysterious vessel had a boxy shape, with a bow that looked similar to those found on Great Lakes scow schooners.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 July 2025
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The 200 square miles of surrounding coral reefs proved rough for mariners, but divers now reap the benefits with some 300 shipwrecks to explore, from the 192-foot American schooner Constellation that sank during World War II to the Mary Celestia, a Civil War era paddle-wheeler.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
Noun
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This open sport yacht is a fresh model line for Riva, having evolved from the 56’ Rivale platform but also taking inspiration from the 68 Diable.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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The glass theme is maybe even more noticeable on the cabin deck, where a continuous glass band surrounds the entire upper level of the yacht.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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An avuncular figure in his 70s with the physique of a man who has enjoyed life, Pier Luigi fell in love with sailing in his late teens, when a family friend took him for a cruise in a sloop.—
Paul Croughton,
Robb Report,
10 Aug. 2025
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Ted lifted down a tray of eggs and, pouring a sloop of oil into a pan,cracked one against the edge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The sailer is equipped with a self-tacking jib, too, enabling owners to take control in lieu of a crew.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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As of October 2023, more than 600 women were assigned to operational submarines as officers and sailers, according to the institute.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
16 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Past the first-class section, there’s a small galley kitchen, with a hot water boiler and sink, plus a luggage section where the giant cases and steamer trunks of the wealthy flyers were held in place by a flimsy piece of netting that must’ve been straining to hold them during times of turbulence.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2025
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The boat slammed down so violently at one point that the microwave door in the galley snapped off.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
Noun
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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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Moreland, who has more than 30 years experience sailing topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques, as well as five world voyages under his belt, said the Picton Castle will be hosting a range of school groups on the vessel.—
Jennifer Larino,
NOLA.com,
6 Mar. 2018
Noun
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Take a sunset cruise on the hotel’s El Rey catamaran, dine at Baleenkitchen, or enjoy a cocktail at my favorite spot, the Living Room Bar.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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The 140-footer is its first catamaran, a design with larger interior space and better fuel efficiency than a similar- length monohull.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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“Clipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clipper. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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