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
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
This is a specific trim level within the Ram 2500 lineup, known for offering a balance of comfort and capability with features like leather seats, a larger touchscreen display, and advanced technology.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
The vehicle must also earn a good or acceptable rating in the collision avoidance areas, like pedestrian front-crash prevention technology test for daytime and nighttime driving as well as its headlights on all trim levels.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The Sharks’ jerseys feature a new grey trim on the shoulders, arms, and waistline.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
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
This is a specific trim level within the Ram 2500 lineup, known for offering a balance of comfort and capability with features like leather seats, a larger touchscreen display, and advanced technology.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
Weightless Layers offers five semi-sheer layering pieces in lightweight fabrics with reflective trim detailing.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
The vehicle must also earn a good or acceptable rating in the collision avoidance areas, like pedestrian front-crash prevention technology test for daytime and nighttime driving as well as its headlights on all trim levels.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Mazda produced a special limited edition Miata trim to commemorate its production run.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The Sharks’ jerseys feature a new grey trim on the shoulders, arms, and waistline.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
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Keeping a tidy home often feels like a never-ending list of chores, from sweeping up crumbs after dinner to deep cleaning bathtubs and baseboards.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The lanky midfielder impacted the game by always being in the right place, rarely making mistakes, keeping the game simple with neat, tidy ball recoveries and pinpoint passes through spaces others rarely saw.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite initially teasing a retirement from touring back in 2022, the band has decided to reverse course and get their wigs back into fighting shape.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Milwaukee's older bridges, though, are in better shape than the average Wisconsin bridge built the same decade, the report says.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sew letters, stars, and shapes to hang on your tree, making sure to stuff the ornaments with cotton before sewing them closed to give a 3-D look.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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At Christmas, beginning at Thanksgiving, the restaurant became a landscape of shimmering presents, trees and ornaments.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bryant formed one of the elite QB/WR duos with Tony Romo, as the two mastered the back shoulder fade.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Blending Bavarian charm with the chocolate-box appeal of the English countryside, The Six Bells’ inspiration lies firmly across the Atlantic, where characterful cottages and rural retreats have long mastered the art of the tucked-away, nostalgic nook.—
Chloe Frost-Smith,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Hakeem actually whipped his members to shut the government down.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Folding whipped topping gently into the pudding mixture keeps the filling fluffy and mousse-like.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, a shelter volunteer, Nikki Miller, took up Chase’s cause, giving him a bath, trimming his nails and shaving his fur to get him back to looking his best again.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The fallout, which sparked criticisms that Disney was caving on free-speech issues and drew some threats from Hollywood talent to stop working with the company, shaved more than $4 billion off its market value last week.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Hollywood Walk of Fame takes up the sidewalk outside Kimmel's venue, with names as diverse as Roy Disney, Eva Longoria, Kelly Ripa, Paul Rudd and Chris Pratt decorating the pavement.—
Sarah Whitten,Gabriel Cortés,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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The home theater rooms featured here—from the chic sanctuary in Ralph Lauren’s Colorado residence to an upstairs film retreat in the US Virgin Islands—are decorated just as thoughtfully as any other room in the house.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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The vigil, which had been planned several weeks in advance, was organized by the Genesee County Republican Party as a reaction to violent incidents such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.—
Tess Ware,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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