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as in chameleons
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 winners
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 trimmers
My great handyman, PT guy, HVAC service and tree trimmers all have come from social media recommendations.
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Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
After at least two days, the child died, and Harrell Johnson decapitated her with hedge trimmers.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Aaron left the hospital and drove to a local Walmart, entering the store with his formerly bare feet now cloaked in surgery booties, and purchased hedge trimmers big enough to snip down the branch.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Spring cleaning is underway, which means lawnmowers, blowers, weedwhackers and trimmers are in overdrive.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Hui Manu-o-Kū staff tie blue plastic ribbons around the trunks of trees hosting eggs and chicks to alert tree trimmers to stay clear.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
This includes dog and cat food, cat litter, treats, beds and blankets, food and water bowls, leashes and collars, puppy pads, nail trimmers, and even flea and tick prevention.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Hedge trimmers may be used to cut many branches or stems at once, making the task relatively quick and manageable.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Flat irons, curling wands, hair dryers, and beard trimmers are also often found sprawled across bathroom counters, especially during busy mornings.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
After at least two days, the child died, and Harrell Johnson decapitated her with hedge trimmers.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Aaron left the hospital and drove to a local Walmart, entering the store with his formerly bare feet now cloaked in surgery booties, and purchased hedge trimmers big enough to snip down the branch.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Spring cleaning is underway, which means lawnmowers, blowers, weedwhackers and trimmers are in overdrive.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Hui Manu-o-Kū staff tie blue plastic ribbons around the trunks of trees hosting eggs and chicks to alert tree trimmers to stay clear.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
This includes dog and cat food, cat litter, treats, beds and blankets, food and water bowls, leashes and collars, puppy pads, nail trimmers, and even flea and tick prevention.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Hedge trimmers may be used to cut many branches or stems at once, making the task relatively quick and manageable.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Flat irons, curling wands, hair dryers, and beard trimmers are also often found sprawled across bathroom counters, especially during busy mornings.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmers
Noun
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Even better, these sleek shoes act as closet chameleons, blending seamlessly with everything from office outfits to errands ensembles without issue.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Think of this as the way chameleons change color to blend into their surroundings for protection.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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While the other ten winners are premium, highly aged, and expensive expressions from Scotland, Ireland, and Japan, Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond is a 100-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon that routinely sits on the bottom shelf for around $20.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Barcelona and Manchester City (in both domestic cups) were their elite conquerors in those competitions, though the 7-2 scoreline of the second leg at Camp Nou was embarrassing.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Football, too, was brought to colonies by conquerors, only to be embraced by the conquered and remade anew.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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“Trimmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmers. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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