trimmers

plural of trimmer
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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 Mulch protects the roots, keeps the soil moist, and helps prevent weeds and damage from mowers or trimmers. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026 Communities can reduce their fire risk by thinning out grass, brush, and trees with weed trimmers, mowers, and chainsaws. — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026 Within accessories, tools and devices, the highest-revenue categories are curlers and straighteners, massage devices, skin care devices, hair dryers, and hair trimmers — accounting for $158 million of the market. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 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 The trimmers even had a joke about it. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 My great handyman, PT guy, HVAC service and tree trimmers all have come from social media recommendations. — 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
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Noun
  • In addition to the outbreak associated with jalapeños, there is one linked to eggs, and several tied to animals including backyard chickens and chameleons.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • 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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  • 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
  • The real winners are focused on whether the tools are actually improving business outcomes, starting with the customer and working backwards to identify where the tech can make the biggest impact.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Oct. 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

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“Trimmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmers. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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