as in tidy
being clean and in good order
kept his journal entries trim, never crossing out words or scribbling, but printing exactly and nicely
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as in shape
a state of being or fitness
the doctor declared her to be in good trim for the race
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as in ornament
something that decorates or beautifies
added a little trim to her cocktail dress to make it a little fancier
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as in to master
to achieve a victory over
a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition
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as in to whip
to defeat by a large margin
they trimmed our team by 40 points
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as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
trimmed her bangs
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
trim a tree for Christmas
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as in to organize
to make neat
trimmed the shrubbery in order to enhance the house's curb appeal
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Recent Examples of trim
Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Depending on trim, power climbs from 765 lb-ft of torque up to 785 (1,037 to 1,064 Nm).
—New Atlas, 27 May 2026
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Painting your front door, shutters, window trim, or even your porch railings with a lively accent color makes for an eye-catching way to draw attention to the front of your home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Jacob Wilson's two-run single trimmed it to 7-2 in the sixth before the Pirates tacked on five more in the seventh.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
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Adjective
Nightshade Edition models are the most stylish of the trim options, adding a trim-exclusive color and exterior touches.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Depending on trim, power climbs from 765 lb-ft of torque up to 785 (1,037 to 1,064 Nm).
—New Atlas, 27 May 2026
Noun
The princess kissed her brother James's wife, who wore a floral sundress with eyelet trim, on the cheek.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Painting your front door, shutters, window trim, or even your porch railings with a lively accent color makes for an eye-catching way to draw attention to the front of your home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
Verb
It’s trimmed with more queso and a Fresno pepper mayo.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Jacob Wilson's two-run single trimmed it to 7-2 in the sixth before the Pirates tacked on five more in the seventh.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
Adjective
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As with Los Angeles, there is no tidy way to sum up eating in Melbourne.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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The imperial capital has many beautiful buildings, and they are always kept tidy and clean.—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Noun
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The Tri-Counties Community Center in Marysville is in bad shape and at risk of shutting down due to years of storm damage.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Lightweight summer texture meets a structured, work-worthy shape.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Noun
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These ornaments were originally intended to symbolize speed, elegance and technological optimism.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In one clip, Horner could be seen holding a ring box that had been hung like an ornament on a Christmas tree.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Verb
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For resistance training, that may mean starting with lighter weights and mastering technique before increasing load.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Costco has mastered this equation for years.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads.—
Connie Ogle
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Ospreay struck Strickland, who responded by whipping a chain at him.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The researchers estimated that those who got neither bright days nor dark nights were shaving five years off their lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Shop around and compare offers from at least three lenders, as doing so can shave close to a full percentage point off your rate, and be sure to talk to lenders directly about terms and costs that may not appear online.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The player Dunleavy ended up picking was one of the most decorated in the nation.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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Jean-Micheal Gathy's interiors are decorated in pale sand, taupe, and gold tones, with marble floors and silken carpets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Let your mind wander and organize itself naturally during the Virgo moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Talent agencies are organizing around the same principle.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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