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noun

trim

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verb

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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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Recent Examples of trim
Adjective
Acceleration, depending upon trim level engine type, varies from 6.7 to 7.5 seconds from 0-to-60 miles per hour. James Raia, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025 Dončić appears on a new cover of Men’s Health magazine, looking trim. Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Noun
The statement ceiling’s trim is also the perfect place to hang a set of porch ferns for a pop of tiny Southern charm. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025 The rear edge of the laptop has been redesigned, now with end-to-end RGB trim outlining the ventilation area. Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
With revisions earlier this year mostly trimming prior readings, more downward revisions could be due. Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025 The app can be used to trim, layer and fine-tune video with frame-accurate precision. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
Adjective
  • Whether banger or ballad, her tracks make room for characters, settings, twists, a tidy ending, a cliff-hanger.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The interior is charming, too, with low bucket seats, tidy vinyl trim called Vynide, and a flat windshield in the spirit of prewar sports cars.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The set comes with seven pumpkins in a variety of shapes and sizes to line up across the mantel, and can easily stand alone or be added to a full display with garlands and candles.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The phone box has an important connection to its location, as the man who designed the K2 model of classic British phone boxes, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, drew inspiration from the Dulwich Picture Gallery's mausoleum when creating its unique shape.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Their distinctive products include lowball tumblers, decanters, and pitchers as well as decor like holiday ornaments.
    Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Start by selecting a focal point, such as the Grand Duchess Tree or a statement yard piece, then build around it using garlands, mini trees, or complementary ornaments.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Chelsea have mastered the art of the consistent grind.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • But to unlock it, individuals must first master themselves.
    Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Olbinski ran to his car, while others hunkered down and braved the brutal winds and whipping sand.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The Milwaukee mother who claimed her stepfather threw her baby from a balcony has now been charged with child abuse herself, accused of whipping her younger brothers.
    Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Last week, the Congressional Budget Office estimated that tariffs would shave trillions of dollars off the federal budget deficit.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Per a Vogue cover story earlier this month, the actress’ head was shaved in real time during a scene in the movie.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Kirkton House Wood Fall Icon Candle One of the simplest ways to decorate for the season is with a fragrant candle.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
  • City officials said no, and soon after, the city council passed an ordinance re-establishing a rule that only city employees can decorate its property.
    Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The Best States to Work Index analyzes 27 policies across three categories — wages, worker protections and rights to organize — for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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