trim down
phrasal verb
trimmed down; trimming down; trims down
: to become thinner : to lose weight
He trimmed down over the summer.
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They are then trimmed down and prepared for placement.
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Marie Lodi, Flow Space, 24 July 2025
The Advanced Armor Aluminum frame, which Samsung says is stronger than ever, is trimmed down to barely anything at all.
—PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
The listing comes as Koch trims down his Cape portfolio.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
These were weeks and hours of conversations trimmed down to minutes for people to watch at home.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 July 2025
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Marie Lodi, Flow Space, 24 July 2025
The Advanced Armor Aluminum frame, which Samsung says is stronger than ever, is trimmed down to barely anything at all.
—PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
The listing comes as Koch trims down his Cape portfolio.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
These were weeks and hours of conversations trimmed down to minutes for people to watch at home.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for trim down
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“Trim down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trim%20down. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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