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as in boater
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as in spoon
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Recent Examples of skimmer
Truckers who filled up at the Flying J Travel Center in north Aurora last week may be victims of credit card skimmers installed at four gasoline pumps, police say.
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Max Levy, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Aurora police wrote in a social media post that the skimmers were installed between May 25 and May 31 at the gas station, near Interstate 70 and Airport Boulevard.
—Max Levy, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
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How to spot a credit card skimmer
According to public advisories provided by the FBI, there are many forms of credit card skimmers, which typically depend on the target.
—Harrison Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
The Coast Guard is working with crews using oil absorbent materials and skimmers to remove fuel from the water.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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Max Levy, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Aurora police wrote in a social media post that the skimmers were installed between May 25 and May 31 at the gas station, near Interstate 70 and Airport Boulevard.
—Max Levy, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Earn rewards on your spending: See the best credit cards
How to spot a credit card skimmer
According to public advisories provided by the FBI, there are many forms of credit card skimmers, which typically depend on the target.
—Harrison Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
The Coast Guard is working with crews using oil absorbent materials and skimmers to remove fuel from the water.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimmer
Noun
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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The center will continue to update locals on the operation, while boaters are encouraged to keep a distance of around 150 feet away from the whale carcass for the time being.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Toss into salads: Scoop out the flesh with a large spoon.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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After twisting the two halves apart, gently scoop out the pit with a spoon—never attempt to spear or smack it out with a knife, Dr. Conroy says.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The seven bright stars of the dipper outline the rear end and the tail of the constellation Big Bear, or Ursa Major.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
3 Aug. 2025
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The dippers’ debut comes at the heels of Popeyes latest menu innovation: chicken wraps.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Players can also voluntarily choose to wear one of the slogans on their helmets.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement The trends in the report are heartening for Americans’ health, and, not for nothing, good news too for the marketers who supply the balls, helmets, paddles, and bats that keep us out on the greens, courts, tracks, and fields.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Thousands gather outside such kitchens each day, jostling with pots for a few ladles of soup, rice or lentils.—
Joseph Krauss,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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With an outer diameter of 20 ft, 5 in (6.2 m), each turbine weighs 80 tons, is constructed from high-strength martensitic steel, and houses 21 water ladles.—
Joe Salas
July 06,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The post-Shah state was a mishmash of neckties and turbans, with Bazargan as Prime Minister and Khomeini hovering somewhere above.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Yet the courts that uphold the rights of Sikhs to keep their long hair, beards and turbans while serving in the military and the right for parents to opt their kids out of certain classes or curriculum materials also rule against Native religious rights far more often than for them.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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This one has a slim fit and a scoop neck that can be tucked into wide-leg jeans or palazzo pants for an effortlessly stylish vibe.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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What reviewers say: This bodysuit has the perfect neckline—a mix between square and scoop that is super feminine and pretty.—
Dory Zayas,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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Nashville police said in a release 31-year-old Ashley Sells was the driver of a Dodge Charger that video evidence showed was performing doughnuts while Shannon Kilgore was laying on the hood.—
Ruben Montoya,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Aug. 2025
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The top included a hood that draped down into a high neckline, while the floor-length skirt featured a sculptural roll of padding around the waistband, creating a flared look at her hips.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Skimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skimmer. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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