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
James Peckham, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Cut to the ubiquitous trim, tight, cropped pants that have dominated the men’s market for years now.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
For the Saints, dealing Shaheed trims competition at receiver and clears cap/roster room as New Orleans weighs its relationship with former first-round WR Chris Olave and longer-term plan at the position.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2025
Jester’s final 3-pointer capped a 9-2 surge that trimmed the deficit to five points with 20 seconds left, before CBU ended the threat from the foul line.
—Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The standard trim, layer, and fine-tune features are all here, plus elements like automatic captions, text, 4K HDR, and more.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Cut to the ubiquitous trim, tight, cropped pants that have dominated the men’s market for years now.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Retailing for $1,100, the shoes are defined by dainty semi-sheer tulle straps across the toes and on both sides of the foot, which contrast against the edgy leather trim and towering 110mm skinny heel.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
For the Saints, dealing Shaheed trims competition at receiver and clears cap/roster room as New Orleans weighs its relationship with former first-round WR Chris Olave and longer-term plan at the position.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
The 2025 Festival of Remembrance called for formal simplicity, and Kate Middleton answered with a black-and-white Alessandra Rich peplum dress from the spring 2025 collection — a clean, structured silhouette built on crepe, lace trim and a pointed collar.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2025
Jester’s final 3-pointer capped a 9-2 surge that trimmed the deficit to five points with 20 seconds left, before CBU ended the threat from the foul line.
—Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
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In short, Beats Fit Pro blends punchy audio, a super-secure fit, and capable ANC in a tidy package that favors iPhone users while still playing nicely with Android for 26% off right now.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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Much of that doesn’t easily fit into a tidy pitch deck or a three-month sprint.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The final shape of Fence was to be determined by whatever land-use permissions were granted to the Christos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Designed by women, for women, the Trailmix Cargo Pants are lightweight, durable, and stretchy, with an adjustable waistband that actually stays put, and a flattering shape that’s hard to find in women’s hiking gear.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The new line includes silk pajamas, cozy sweaters, charming ornaments, and more holiday-ready treasures.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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More than 200 ornaments created by children and adults with developmental disabilities will adorn the state Christmas tree, furnished courtesy of the state Department of Developmental Services.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Engineers in the United States are making serious efforts to ensure that humanoid robots master self-balancing and offer precision in conducting multiple types of tasks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jonathan Bailey has mastered the art of capturing hearts.—
Julie Jordan,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sides of salad, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, whipped sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, buttered corn, stuffing and cranberry sauce can be purchased a la carte.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Somebody could come up and whip us.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Deeper cuts could be a 'stretch' Glendale has already asked residents to shave down their water use after shortages hit the Colorado River.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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And the only questions she's getting asked are about shaving her head.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each of the 31 rooms has been decorated by the Smith family, which has owned the property since the early 1990s.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney wore the beige suede Maysale pump from Manolo Blahnik, which stands out with a square buckle detail decorating the vamp.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to Blair, the two members on shift would often organize alternative sleeping rotas that left just one individual with a straightforward password and all the power.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The exhibit is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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