nipper

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Recent Examples of nipper Drop the cuticle nippers and grab this fast-acting fast-acting remover solution from Sally Hansen instead. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024 Drop the cuticle nippers and grab this fast-acting fast-acting remover solution from Sally Hansen instead. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024 The carnivorous Jurassic dinosaur would have been able to easily stand in the palm of your hand, a nipper that had fuzzy feathers as well as scales. Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024 Drop the cuticle nippers and grab this fast-acting cuticle remover solution from Sally Hansen instead. Sarah Han, Allure, 17 July 2024 There was no Power Bait in his vest, just Wheatly fly boxes and $40 nippers. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 4 Apr. 2024 Unlike a traditional manicure, which soaks the nail and uses a pusher and nipper to cut the cuticles, a Russian manicure uses almost exclusively electric file bits to groom your nails without water. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 Oct. 2023 Built with fly fishing enthusiasts in mind, the pack magnets hold flies and nippers, but this multifunctional hip pack can be used for any outdoor activity, whether hiking, canoeing, or camping. Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2023 Your first instinct might be to grab the cuticle nippers and snip extremely dry skin around the nail or push the cuticles back, but your best move is to keep them moisturized and otherwise leave them alone. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 22 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nipper
Noun
  • For Stowell, his wife and three kids, including his son who was younger than 10, entrance to Hollywood Studios cost $974.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • No matter the wish, our products help create a truly unforgettable experience and lasting memories for the kids and their families.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Four men, including a minor, were arrested in connection to a shooting that killed a teenager and injured a woman, North Richland Hills Police said in a release Monday.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
  • According to prosecutors, the teenager reciprocated by sending back photos of himself — only to be hit with a blackmail demand of $150 to prevent the images from being disseminated online.
    Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • The old lad won the 2025 Masters in the most patent way possible, by outwitting an army of demons and finally meeting his place in history.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • He was joined for his lads night away by Thomas van Straubenzee, who is one of Princess Charlotte’s godfathers, and Nicholas van Cutsem, who William has known for most of his life (and is one of Prince Louis’ godfathers).
    Simon Perry, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • First, governments could consider warning labels for ultra-processed and red meat products and restrict marketing junk food to children and adolescents.
    Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • The collectives are able to pull adolescents into their orbit by first establishing contact on public platforms, according to an April report from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada’s national police force.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025

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“Nipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nipper. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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