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as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition
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as in whipped
to defeat by a large margin
they trimmed our team by 40 points
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as in shaved
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
trimmed her bangs
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as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
trim a tree for Christmas
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as in organized
to make neat
trimmed the shrubbery in order to enhance the house's curb appeal
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Recent Examples of trimmed
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.
—Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Texas Education Agency initially proposed over 300 literary works, from which the state board trimmed about 100 of the readings.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Cortes went 4 for 5 with a home run in the fourth inning that trimmed Seattle's lead to 3-1.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Angels trimmed the deficit to 2-1 in the bottom of the eighth when Logan O’Hoppe and Adam Frazier singled off Jason Adam and Nolan Schanuel hit a two-out RBI single.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
These re-engineerings provide consumers with high-performance chronographs that are trimmed to fit into multiple cases.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
Mielke said to space plants to keep fire from easily spreading, keep the grass trimmed and get rid of all dead vegetation.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The Heat trimmed the deficit to 123-120 to play on a driving basket by Mitchell, only to see Ball score on the other end to make it 125-120 with 26 seconds to play.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
The strips are thick-cut and expertly trimmed.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.
—Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
Cortes went 4 for 5 with a home run in the fourth inning that trimmed Seattle's lead to 3-1.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Texas Education Agency initially proposed over 300 literary works, from which the state board trimmed about 100 of the readings.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Cortes went 4 for 5 with a home run in the fourth inning that trimmed Seattle's lead to 3-1.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Angels trimmed the deficit to 2-1 in the bottom of the eighth when Logan O’Hoppe and Adam Frazier singled off Jason Adam and Nolan Schanuel hit a two-out RBI single.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
These re-engineerings provide consumers with high-performance chronographs that are trimmed to fit into multiple cases.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
Mielke said to space plants to keep fire from easily spreading, keep the grass trimmed and get rid of all dead vegetation.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The Heat trimmed the deficit to 123-120 to play on a driving basket by Mitchell, only to see Ball score on the other end to make it 125-120 with 26 seconds to play.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
The strips are thick-cut and expertly trimmed.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmed
Adjective
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Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.—
Elaine Mallon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Atletico earned a spot in the final four courtesy of a quarter-final victory against Spanish rivals Barcelona, while Arsenal defeated Portuguese side Sporting CP.—
The Athletic Live Team,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Huarte defeated Woodbridge senior Brady Tallakson 7-6 (3), 6-1 in the CIF boys final at Libbey Park to capture the title one year after falling in the championship match.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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Those three words — which end up being alien, glamorous, and whipped — will shape their dishes.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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But Reigns whipped Punk into the barricade and continued his assault in the crowd.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after revealing her diagnosis in February 2025, Mellencamp shaved her head to prep for surgery to remove a few of the tumors.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Brett Baty had a two-run single that shaved New York's deficit to 4-3 in the eighth, but Mark Vientos lined into an inning-ending double play with two runners aboard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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And every inch of the life-sized contract is adorned with the signatures of Knicks personnel.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bruce also shared some other photos of the prom couple, featuring Walker in his black tuxedo and Ava in a blush strapless dress adorned with rhinestones and a black bow.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Construction on the tower is expected to begin next year and will include 216 private-room patient beds — increasingly sought for hospital stays — 20 surgical areas organized around recovery rooms and specialties by floor, all outfitted with cutting-edge technology.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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It’s also outfitted with three interior compartments to keep your wallet, phone, keys, and other contents organized on the go.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the years since, she's become a favorite on the carpet, consistently making the best dressed list at award shows, Cannes and fashion weeks across the globe.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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And few tributes captured that spirit quite like Myers — dressed head to toe as an ogre — standing before a room full of stars to tell the world just how much his co-star means to him.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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That is precisely the trick Audi has mastered.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The pair have mastered the couples' pic while on their travels together.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Trimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmed. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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