clippers

plural of clipper

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clippers
Noun
  • Known as cane cutters, cane jakes, or more commonly swamp rabbits, this species is found in the low lying areas in Indiana’s southern hardwood forests where tall reed-like grasses grow that resemble bamboo or sugar cane.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
  • When asked about the impact of tactics to improve affordability, both rent freezes/caps and friendlier apartment zoning received approval from 34% of those polled, seeing the moves as cost-cutters.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Passengers can also expect an environmentally friendly trip, with yachts being completely plastic-free.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Eligible splurges include yachts, cars, racehorses, and private jets—as long as they’re used for business more than half of the time.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Throughout it there are forts, full-size wooden galleons and signs hung on what appear to be Persian rugs.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Clippers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clippers. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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