skimmers

noun

plural of skimmer
1
as in boaters

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as in dippers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skimmers
  1. bowlers
  2. dippers
  3. helmets
  4. spoons
  5. hoods
  6. ladles
  7. toppers
  8. scoops
Noun
  • Australia’s strength in depth was emphasised by the four wickets being shared by four bowlers, with opening bowler Kim Garth the pick of them with one for 20 from four overs.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of bowlers
Noun
  • Try the homemade tartar sauce or another of our favorite seafood dippers.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • Serve with dippers such as pita bread, carrots, tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and/or and celery.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of dippers
Noun
  • Hang up tools, accessories like helmets and body armor, climbing rope and axes, or whatever makes sense for your adventure.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • This year, the NFL reported that adoption of safer helmets is at an all-time high.
    — Matthew Huff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • Sales of his lamps, spoons, stools, and other driftwood creations took off.
    — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Adding to the effortlessness of my stay, silicone bibs, cups, spoons, and plates plus high chairs were provided immediately at every restaurant, and the diverse kids menu doesn’t consist of simply junk food and French fries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of spoons
Noun
  • Police fired tear gas and water cannons to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks, paving stones and other objects at officers in the Place de la République, northeast of the Paris city center.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In the southern port city of Marseille, some protesters briefly forced their way into the lobby of City Hall and a group of people wearing hoods and masks damaged a police station.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of hoods
Noun
  • Load up each bowl with a few good ladles, slurping every drop with an assist from crusty bread or warm rice.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • From spatulas, spoons, and salad forks to tongs, ladles, and measuring cups, shop our favorite plastic-free kitchen utensils below for carefree cooking.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of ladles
Noun
  • Wild Land The more complex, multidirectional unfolding action lets the roomy Trunk camper pack small at 25 in (64 cm) tall on top of the bed rails, riding close to cab height without the cabover extension camping toppers usually have.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Gen Z is increasingly embracing mixers and toppers to customize meals and add variety.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of toppers
Noun
  • There are scenes that—if even remotely based in truth—constitute pretty significant scoops.
    — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Sign up for our newsletter for the latest scoops and insider news straight from the editors at AD.
    — Hayes Slade, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of scoops
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