jimmies

present tense third-person singular of jimmy
as in pries
to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever let's try to jimmy the door lock with my credit card

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  • Early’s script pulls from TV movies like Kate’s Secret and Perfect Body, while also referencing classic cinema like Suddenly, Last Summer and The Children’s Hour.
    Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The Farktop Trench Coat is a true fall staple that instantly pulls an outfit together and makes even sweats look polished.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Our culture prizes individual dignity, personal freedom, and the right to dream.
    John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Whether through meditation, prayer, ritual, or service, spiritual engagement appears to offer a sense of belonging and alignment with something greater—an antidote to isolation and meaninglessness in an age that often prizes individualism.
    Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Jimmies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jimmies. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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