Definition of trimmernext
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as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions gradually fading in the primaries, the former front-runner watched helplessly as the trimmers rushed to embrace the party's newest rising star

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as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent last year's winner of the tournament unexpectedly got trimmed in the first round, and the trimmer was a young player that no one had ever heard of

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Recent Examples of trimmer The defensive end returned the next year trimmer and quicker, finishing the regular season with 15 1/2 sacks and a career-best 21 tackles for loss. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Of course, there are also nods to the beloved Raimi-era chainsaw with power tools like a brush trimmer and a heavy-duty hammer drill. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 Why Replacing the Trimmer Line Matters Your weed whacker is only as effective as its trimmer line. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 Over in the outlet, there are Prime Day sales on gardening supplies, leaf blowers, trimmers, bird baths, outdoor loungers, solar lights, and more—and from some of your favorite brands, too. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trimmer
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Noun
  • Since its introduction to the market in 2000, Nike’s ACG Air Max Goadome boot has proven to be chameleon-like in its various forms and material make-ups.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Carrée is my favorite Santos, a cuspy chameleon that, depending on styling, can give off last days of disco or Bret Easton Ellis protagonist.
    — Adam Erace, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Its winner, whether filmmaker or rights holder, will give the platform an exclusive license to show the film for a limited period.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Take a resident who voted for only one of the 10 winners but for two of the slate’s three candidates.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • On the first pitch, Casey, who weighs almost twice as much as me, took the biggest whipper (a giant climbing fall) of his life.
    — The Editors, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Located at the junction of three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the region has historically been a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In life, and in the novel, the German conquerors in their splendid uniforms make debonair remarks, as the French cultural and social figures who frequent the bar—collaborators—are thrilled to remain close to power.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Aces went on to win the game 86-84 in overtime courtesy of a Chelsea Gray buzzer-beater.
    — Alejandro Avila , Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • To keep dust and debris at bay, lightly vacuum at least once a week on low suction, skipping the beater brush attachment to help prevent shedding.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Trimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmer. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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