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 Morris, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Inside, a panoply of fancy features set the big Caddy apart from its less-expensive siblings, including a Bose stereo, plush leather seats in all three rows, and, of course, plenty of wood trim.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Lego Icons Plum Blossoms $30 at Amazon The Lego Icons Plum Blossoms caught my eye for its vibrant reds and magentas and elegant light blue planter with gold trim.
—Nneya Richards, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
With inflation cooling, the Fed has trimmed interest rates twice in recent months.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Cubing is used for testing the fit of interior and exterior components, such as trim pieces or lights.
—James Morris, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Inside, a panoply of fancy features set the big Caddy apart from its less-expensive siblings, including a Bose stereo, plush leather seats in all three rows, and, of course, plenty of wood trim.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut rates on Thursday, in the second such trim this year.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Lego Icons Plum Blossoms $30 at Amazon The Lego Icons Plum Blossoms caught my eye for its vibrant reds and magentas and elegant light blue planter with gold trim.
—Nneya Richards, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
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Berkshire trimmed a quarter of its remaining stake in Apple, bringing its investment in the iPhone maker to $69.9 billion.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
With inflation cooling, the Fed has trimmed interest rates twice in recent months.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
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Other must-shop Black Friday sales to keep your home clean and tidy include this Dyson stick vacuum and this Shark steam mop.Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
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But Stewart’s words, whether spoken directly to the camera or read from private letters, tell a story that diverges from tidy fantasies.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2024
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Sickle cell disease is a group of congenital red blood cell disorders, named sickle cell for their crescent shape.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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After each wear, allow the wool item to air dry away from direct heat and sunlight to remove odors and so the fibers bounce back to their natural shape.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the state dining room, there are ornaments on the Christmas tree that feature self-portraits of students, including four of de Uribe's first graders.Paulina Smolinski, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
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To get this all-white look, think all things winter, like flocked Christmas trees, icy ornaments, mercury glass decor, and milky white poinsettias.Miles Walls, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Looking To Tomorrow The future workplace won't be dominated by AI or humans alone – it will be shaped by those who master the art of combining both.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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With a legacy spanning over a century, Gucci has mastered the art of creating coveted pieces that resonate across generations.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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Unusually fierce December winds whipping across the Île de la Cité, flanked by the River Seine, forced all the events inside.Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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As the wind can really whip between buildings in the winter, a thick wool coat like this Cole Haan trench coat now 38 percent off, will keep you warm while walking.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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Dyson’s Cyber Monday 2024 Hair Deals Dyson’s Cyber Monday deals are a beautiful thing, shaving $100 off unparalleled tools for drying and styling straight, wavy, curly, and coily hair.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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Some restrict their diets, shave their holes, buy shower attachments, or fancy fiber supplements.Matt Baume, Them, 30 Nov. 2024
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Don’t Neglect the Base Just as the ornaments that decorate your tree can have a big impact on the overall look and feel of your artificial tree, so too is what’s underneath all those branches.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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The American mall and Spencer’s: A symbiotic relationship In 1982, decorated CBS News reporter Charles Kuralt rode an escalator to the top level of a Midwestern shopping center.Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
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GivingTuesday: The Tuesday following Thanksgiving is a great time to organize donations for non-profits.Lisa Tomasi, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The soccer tournament was organized to drum up support among young Guineans for the ruling military junta, led by General Mamady Doumbouya.Abdourahmane Diallo, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.
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