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 Raia, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Flour tortillas have been having a moment here for a while, and now the trim, tortilla-forward northern-Mexican burrito has stepped into the spotlight.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The midi frock included a soft square neckline with a graceful lace trim, while the corset top created a stunning hourglass figure thanks to hook-eye-closures.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Fill the vase about one-third full with water, change the water every day and periodically trim about a half-inch of the bottom of the stems, farmers recommend.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
New top-trim exterior bling includes 20-inch wheels, a two-tone roof and splash guards.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Flour tortillas have been having a moment here for a while, and now the trim, tortilla-forward northern-Mexican burrito has stepped into the spotlight.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Noun
Upper trims like the EX ($30,590) come with a wireless phone charger, heated side view mirrors, and blind-spot detection technology.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The midi frock included a soft square neckline with a graceful lace trim, while the corset top created a stunning hourglass figure thanks to hook-eye-closures.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Verb
The star of Texas barbeque is beef brisket, and Truth BBQ's version is a beauty, lightly trimmed in fat, falling apart at the touch, with a crunchy crust—all run through with a perfectly smokey flavor.
—Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Fill the vase about one-third full with water, change the water every day and periodically trim about a half-inch of the bottom of the stems, farmers recommend.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
Adjective
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Keep the space tidy with a storage bench — which also functions as seating or a makeshift tabletop.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Contact Professionals Taking steps to keep your garden clean and tidy and doing your best to deter tick hosts should help to naturally reduce tick problems.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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Every second, the radar can beam out 1,800 short-pulse radio waves in a massive cone shape.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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As the rocks eroded and wore away into their iconic shapes, Native people hunted, gathered and farmed beside them.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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But early last Saturday evening, two bullets shattered the glass between displays of Christmas ornaments and dining plates.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Since anybody recalled, the gate had been topped with decorative ornaments.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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If Las Vegas is a place of reinvention, then Paul has mastered the art.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Kimi Antonelli mastered one of Formula 1's most intense challenges to take pole position for Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix and bolster his credentials as the title favorite on Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The wind whipped her face and her little legs stretched higher and higher, pulling her into orbit.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Last month, as a steady, pre-rainy season wind whipped off the Atlantic Ocean, the sounds of samba, morna and jazz filled the streets.—
Ricci Shryock,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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The discovery emerged from a quarry where commercial crews routinely shave away layers of rock, exposing relics hidden for millions of years.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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In October, the feds announced a sweeping investigation into NBA point-shaving rings tied to the mafia.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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References to nomads of the Kazakh steppe and local symbolism abound in the label, as seen in the heavy glass bottles recalling nomads’ flasks and decorated with handmade pendants in the form of old coins engraved with the emblem of each fragrance.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Inside are a series of smaller, more intimate rooms frescoed with Pompeian miniatures, and decorated with period furniture and family heirlooms.—
Ruchira Sharma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The organizing body is the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), in association with the Taipei Computer Association (TCA).—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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