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Recent Examples of clipper
The couple can be seen having a blast as Hart took the clippers and started trimming Wilkerson's beard in various ways, eventually splitting it into three long strands.
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Gil MacIas, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Light snow accumulations — 1 to 2 inches are expected due to a clipper system moving through central Indiana early Friday, according to the National Weather Service website.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
These include: models playing Twister, a live donkey accompanied by the Virgin Mary, Jesus opening a fridge, a woman trimming a Christmas tree with clippers and business men petting a reindeer mascot.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
And Baltimore is historically famous for its shipbuilding including the Baltimore clippers and the Liberty ships.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
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Gil MacIas, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Light snow accumulations — 1 to 2 inches are expected due to a clipper system moving through central Indiana early Friday, according to the National Weather Service website.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
These include: models playing Twister, a live donkey accompanied by the Virgin Mary, Jesus opening a fridge, a woman trimming a Christmas tree with clippers and business men petting a reindeer mascot.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
And Baltimore is historically famous for its shipbuilding including the Baltimore clippers and the Liberty ships.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clipper
Noun
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The cloth cutters are mostly men; the sewers, who do the more complex engineering, such as the cuffs and collars, are mostly women.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Coast Guard cutter Campbell returned to its port on Monday in Newport, Rhode Island, after a patrol mission through the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific Ocean that lasted 63 days.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Biscayne Bay is known for its shipwrecks, and the Mandalay, a schooner that sank in the ’60s, is one of the top sites, as the hull sits in shallow enough water to be seen by snorkelers as well as divers.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
21 Jan. 2025
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Fortunately for Pope and his guests, the schooner’s construction was ahead of its time.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This led to an emotional confrontation between the sensei and his former student before the Sekai Taikai — and an explosive showdown between Kreese and Silver on the latter's yacht.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Soar high above Anguilla and St. Maarten on a private helicopter tour, set sail on a private yacht for a snorkeling excursion in the crystal-clear waters, and relax at the spa for a couple’s treatment.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the Caribbean, wandering yachtsmen on sloops and catamarans know these masts well.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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To ensure Blackbeard was neutralized, Spotswood gave Robert Maynard, an officer in the Royal Navy, control of 60 men and two sloops—small sailboats that lacked cannons but could pursue Blackbeard in the narrow inlets and shallows of the coast.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Nov. 2024
Noun
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As of October 2023, more than 600 women were assigned to operational submarines as officers and sailers, according to the institute.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
16 Sep. 2024
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The custom 170-footer, which was recently delivered by Tramontana and listed for charter with IYC, combines the cruising capabilities of a high-tech sailer with the lavish amenities of a luxury superyacht.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 July 2024
Noun
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Mealtime The tailgate galley has been thoroughly reorganized from Topo 1.0 to 2.0.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Dec. 2024
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The salon includes a rear galley, sizable dining area, and separate social area behind the helm.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On December 4, 1872, sailors aboard the Canadian brigantine Dei Gratia spotted a ship named the Mary Celeste in the distance.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Dec. 2024
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Moreland, who has more than 30 years experience sailing topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques, as well as five world voyages under his belt, said the Picton Castle will be hosting a range of school groups on the vessel.—
Jennifer Larino,
NOLA.com,
6 Mar. 2018
Noun
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If a hybrid catamaran is more your speed, there are plenty of those heading out to sea as well.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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The state-run ferry, Jadrolinija, has a daily, high-speed catamaran service that takes about 3.5 hours to reach Hvar town.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Clipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clipper. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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