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
Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025
There are no trim levels to add expense, either – all vehicles come with the cabin and safety features described earlier.
—James Morris, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
And decorating the space with blue trim around the interior of the shop helped to tie it all together.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
In short, the Sunseeker X3 Plus is trimming the barriers that have kept robotic lawn care out of reach.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Adjective
The singer sported a metallic satin set from Rabanne’s spring 2025 collection, which consisted of a pleated backless halter top and matching skirt with lace trim.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025
There are no trim levels to add expense, either – all vehicles come with the cabin and safety features described earlier.
—James Morris, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
Burke's swimsuit consisted of a triangle bikini top with orange, blue and yellow trim and high-waisted boy shorts with colorblocking on the sides.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
And decorating the space with blue trim around the interior of the shop helped to tie it all together.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
His grey fur was trimmed close to the skin, leaving him looking like a completely different dog.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
In short, the Sunseeker X3 Plus is trimming the barriers that have kept robotic lawn care out of reach.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
Adjective
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The whole process should take 15 or 20 minutes total and will go a long way in keeping it tidy.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Inside, four shelves help keep things tidy, and the lockable door means your stuff stays yours.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Amazon Just Canceled The No. 2 Show In Its Top 10 List Ergonomic Shape And Angle The MX Ergo S trackball has a shape that’s similar to the legendary Logitech MX 3S mouse, probably one of the most popular premium mice on the market.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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California Spider monkey found in Rolls-Royce during traffic stop in critical shape.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The hand ornament represents the friendship between women, a spokesperson for Hu told me.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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First appearing on the marble above the fireplace, the ornaments are now also on the Oval Office walls.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Follow the following design tips to master the art of styling your end table.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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Her early exposure to the game amplified her love and developed a desire to master all aspects.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Appropriately, those flags whipped atop the Hall of Fame building on a particularly windy Friday, hours before a 40-year ceremony for the 1985 team and a day prior to a 10-year reunion for the 2015 team.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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Made with 92 percent natural ingredients, the gentle, sulfate-free shampoo is whipped with tea tree and peppermint oils, which help create a healthy pH balance on the scalp and smell like a spa.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
17 May 2025
Verb
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It’s shaved into unruly ribbons, and half the contents spill from the sandwich.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Wall Street's rebound came after the U.S. and China said in a joint statement earlier Monday that the U.S. will shave tariffs on Chinese goods down to 30 percent from as high as 145 percent.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Followers often applaud her decorating skills, but also worry that living in such a cramped space could impact her health.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Check out some popular home goods and essentials that are also at Amazon, to help decorate and set up your tiny house, below.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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But Hicks added that some figures are naturally better suited to organizing and calling attention to an issue or election than succeeding as a candidate themselves.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
14 May 2025
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Two people have since been arrested over the plot, which was organized by users of digital platforms such as Discord.—
Arthur Coelho Bezerra,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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