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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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2
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 Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Prevent ant hills by maintaining trimmed grass, removing debris, tilling soil, and planting pest-repellent herbs like mint or basil.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
Air drying your un-trimmed hair might feel flat and weighed down, making some of the features in your face feel out of proportion.
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Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
30 May 2026
Use a garden trowel to loosen the soil beneath the hydrangea, place the trimmed area of the stem into the soil, and cover it.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
Even the trimmed figure dwarfs anything a comparable-stage technology company has ever committed to operational spending.
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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.
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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.
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Wendy O'Dea,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2025
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The Mass, rich in velvet and gold-trimmed vestments, chanting and incense, was livestreamed on the society’s YouTube channel, with simultaneous explanations in several languages.
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Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The 44-year-old wore the deep green velvet robe and black hat trimmed with flamboyant white ostrich feathers while attending the service alongside other senior royals.
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Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Traders slightly trimmed their rate-hike bets as Warsh spoke, but still put 70% odds on the Fed increasing borrowing costs at its September 15-16 meeting.
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Francesco Canepa,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
As the barbers trimmed patients’ beards, one man summed up the experience in a single word.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.
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Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
KeyBanc trimmed its price target on McDonald’s to $315 from $330.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Marina Mabrey scored a game-high 23 points and hit back-to-back 3-pointers during a third-quarter run that trimmed Atlanta's lead and brought the Tempo within striking distance.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Adjective
The fix is usually a trimmed hedge and a simple letter.
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Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Prevent ant hills by maintaining trimmed grass, removing debris, tilling soil, and planting pest-repellent herbs like mint or basil.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
Air drying your un-trimmed hair might feel flat and weighed down, making some of the features in your face feel out of proportion.
—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
30 May 2026
Use a garden trowel to loosen the soil beneath the hydrangea, place the trimmed area of the stem into the soil, and cover it.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
Even the trimmed figure dwarfs anything a comparable-stage technology company has ever committed to operational spending.
—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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
Both wore bras by Intimissimi, with Amelia selecting a black bra trimmed with ivory lace, and Eliza sporting an all-white version of the same piece.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The Mass, rich in velvet and gold-trimmed vestments, chanting and incense, was livestreamed on the society’s YouTube channel, with simultaneous explanations in several languages.
—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The 44-year-old wore the deep green velvet robe and black hat trimmed with flamboyant white ostrich feathers while attending the service alongside other senior royals.
—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Traders slightly trimmed their rate-hike bets as Warsh spoke, but still put 70% odds on the Fed increasing borrowing costs at its September 15-16 meeting.
—
Francesco Canepa,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
As the barbers trimmed patients’ beards, one man summed up the experience in a single word.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.
—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
KeyBanc trimmed its price target on McDonald’s to $315 from $330.
—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Marina Mabrey scored a game-high 23 points and hit back-to-back 3-pointers during a third-quarter run that trimmed Atlanta's lead and brought the Tempo within striking distance.
—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
23 June 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.
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The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.
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Norway defeated Brazil, while England emerged victorious against Mexico, taking them both through to the quarter-finals.
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Without a pole, hook, or tree to climb, squirrels are left defeated and bereft.
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Aceh’s Sharia court ordered the two people to be whipped with a rattan cane 21 times each for kissing without being married.
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Impress party-goers with this Fourth of July colored layered dessert starring fresh berries, angel food cake, and whipped topping.
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Schaffer said Reiner shaved his trademark beard for the sketch, which filmed on November 13, just a month before Rob and Michele were killed inside their home; their son Nick was arrested and charged with the murders.
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The public-private partnership with the Idaho Transportation Department shaved years off the timeline, with construction that began in early March expected to wrap in December.
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In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet.
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Models’ hair — some adorned with a colorful butterfly — at Sean Suen looked windswept.
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Since Calleja’s near-fatal fall, over $42,000 ($61,000 AUD) has been donated to a fundraiser organized by his football club to help cover medical expenses.
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The annual memorial, organized by Castile’s mother, Valerie Castile, took place Monday night at the Philando Castile Peace Garden, located outside the north entrance to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
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Shop her look on There’s a point every summer where getting dressed stops being about curating an outfit and starts being about survival.
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When getting dressed starts to feel like an endurance sport, fashion has to offer more than fantasy — and many collections in Paris did just that.
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Faculty across the country increasingly report spending more time teaching skills that many students once mastered before arriving on campus.
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Emma Chamberlain has mastered the art of the messy textured pixie.
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“Trimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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