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
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Some of the South’s top interior designers reassure us that there is a time and place for matching trim-wall combos, and other scenarios when contrast is encouraged.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
If the early pickup is any indication, the trims may not be as substantial this year.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Many households report cutting back, whether by trimming grocery bills, skipping non‑essential spending or driving less.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Gross says that using color on the moulding, trim, and even the outside edges of a door is one of her favorite ways to create whimsy.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Some of the South’s top interior designers reassure us that there is a time and place for matching trim-wall combos, and other scenarios when contrast is encouraged.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
During its pre-sale phase, the Chery Fulwin T9L hybrid SUV is being introduced with a four-tier trim lineup, giving buyers a range of options to choose from.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
If the early pickup is any indication, the trims may not be as substantial this year.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Each build is unique, and buyers can choose everything from the color of the paint to the materials for the interior trim to the type of engine (so long as the power plant was originally used by Land Rover).
—Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Many households report cutting back, whether by trimming grocery bills, skipping non‑essential spending or driving less.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
Adjective
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That’s not an opinion shared by MVP Arena in Albany, though, which expects to turn a tidy profit this weekend.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Firkus house was clean and tidy, and the entryway table beside the front door was undisturbed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Traditionally, this dessert asks you to (1) swaddle hot cake in a kitchen towel; (2) roll, cool, and unroll it to set the shape; then (3) fill and reroll it with bated breath.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Milky Way™ requires little to no pruning to maintain an attractive shape.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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What remains in a lot of these tracks, then, are dazzling little ornaments.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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The store’s display of wooden German pieces, for example, are reproductions of a line of German ornaments from the late 1920s.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The young girl is reading at a 12th-grade level and mastering math concepts such as fractions, decimals and even exponents.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The duality applies to the whole team, which has seemingly mastered compartmentalizing its fun side and its serious side, tapping into one personality or the other on command.—
Haley Sawyer,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Children too short to see the stage stood on their tip-toes to watch Kevin Reyes, the actor who played the part of Jesus, being whipped.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The famously-shy sophomore obliged, several of her teammates whipping out their phones to record the big moment.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Due to severely matted fur, much of his coat had to be shaved.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, March 31, the New England Patriots star quarterback shaved his head at Granite Telecommunications' annual Saving by Shaving fundraiser.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ben spends the afternoon buttering up Ellie and praising her cake-icing skills, and even gives her the task of decorating the wedding cake.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Efforts are now underway to organize residents and explore legal options.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The 21st Arbor Day celebration was organized by Harford County to plant native trees throughout the County.—
The Aegis,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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