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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
Hedge trimmers may be used to cut many branches or stems at once, making the task relatively quick and manageable.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Bagsmart designed this water-resistant canvas kit with enough organization and pockets for your beard trimmer and grooming essentials, plus a separate zippered compartment for everything else.
—John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Nate the Hoof Guy, a Wisconsin hoof trimmer, has become an unlikely internet star.
—Emma Veidt, Outside, 25 Oct. 2025
The trimmer conveniently turns into an edger by pivoting the head, essentially giving you a third tool in the set.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Bagsmart designed this water-resistant canvas kit with enough organization and pockets for your beard trimmer and grooming essentials, plus a separate zippered compartment for everything else.
—John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Nate the Hoof Guy, a Wisconsin hoof trimmer, has become an unlikely internet star.
—Emma Veidt, Outside, 25 Oct. 2025
The trimmer conveniently turns into an edger by pivoting the head, essentially giving you a third tool in the set.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmer
Noun
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The style is the ultimate chameleon — the neutral black hue pairs effortlessly with jeans, skirts, and dresses of all colors.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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While a whole generation of moviegoers may have only just discovered this, the veteran character actress has made her name, again and again, as a true chameleon.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although a regular player of the Georgia Lottery, the winner said that seeing the big jackpot on a Georgia Lottery billboard reminded them to buy the lucky ticket.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Battle of the Champions will see seven returning Broth Belt winners heading back to their cauldrons to determine the ultimate kitchen conqueror.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Some as conquerors, some as Crusaders.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Use a rotary beater for an extra-frothy drink.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Dosunmu scored 14 points in the first half on 6-for-7 shooting, including a half-court buzzer-beater at the end of the first quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Trimmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmer. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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