skimmer

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Recent Examples of skimmer Writers accommodated the skimmer. Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026 Using a slotted spoon or wire skimmer, remove and discard the large solids, then strain the stock through a chinoise or a colander lined with cheesecloth. Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025 Joyhalo Pool Skimmer Net An effective pool skimmer is a must for the summer. Julia Fields, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 The skimmer’s dual motors provide a respectable 2,061 gallons per hour (GPH) suction rate while propelling the V5 around the pool. PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skimmer
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Noun
  • For those who really want to go old school, a boater hat is just right.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • Low water levels could also affect access and boater capacity at Cherry Creek Reservoir and Barr Lake, according to a round-up compiled by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • The spoon is a typical food-safe spoon that doubles as a tool to silence your phone using an NFC (near field communication) chip that simply connects to your device.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • Arrange 1 avocado, thinly sliced, and ½ mango, thinly sliced, on top, then spoon tuna mixture with dressing over.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Jensen tapped his helmet and the ensuing ABS challenge showed the pitch was less than one-tenth of an inch outside.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
  • Rail freight, a faster and cheaper alternative, was blocked after Zheng’s smart helmets were classified as sensitive dual-use goods, given the active conflict zones along the route.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Similar to another Southern favorite, pimiento cheese, this dip is delicious with dippers like pretzel sticks, cucumbers, and celery.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Still, nearby, the Pleiades adorn the night sky with their signature shimmer, appearing like a tiny jeweled dipper suspended in the dark.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Her matching turban completed the unexpected look.
    Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • Hoja calmly takes off his turban and places it on the villager’s head.
    Perin Gürel, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Only at Loli Farms, they’re crowned with a ladle full of chicken drippings, instead of gravy.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The Essentials Set, made by a small wood shop out of Kempton, Pennsylvania, includes a large spatula, a stirring spoon, tongs, a medium serving spoon, a ladle, and Jonathan’ signature Original Spootle—plus a jar of their own SpoonWax to keep everything conditioned.
    Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Small tips, like the cut of hoods, or the excess arm space runners need in order to move, showed students how intricate even the simplest of pieces needed to be.
    Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
  • The victim jumped on the hood of Rone’s car, who turned right out of his driveway and began going about 20 to 30 mph on the street, the court record says.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • In goes a scoop of lard, then eight corn tortillas, fanned out and briskly dressed with onions, salsas rojo and verde, and ragged strips of beef.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • This top has a similar scoop neckline and is made from a cotton blend for a breathable and comfortable fit in warmer temperatures.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026

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“Skimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimmer. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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