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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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as in decorated
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Recent Examples of trimmed
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Keeping the wick trimmed is essential for a proper flame, reducing soot, and maximizing scent throw.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Goldman shares trimmed their losses.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Lastly, how often should a cat’s nails be trimmed and does this need to be done more frequently as a cat ages?
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
However, costume designer Colleen Atwood trimmed the look into shorts to echo the iconic ensemble Garland sports in one of her most famous numbers.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Ottawa trimmed its active roster to 21 players, two below the maximum of 23, ahead of Monday’s league-wide deadline.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Everything looks better trimmed in ruffles.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
In their bid to keep their streaks alive tonight, the Bills have trimmed their deficit to 20-17 with the majority of the fourth quarter left.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Each component had to be soldered under magnification, with wiring trimmed to millimeter precision and excess material removed wherever possible.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Keeping the wick trimmed is essential for a proper flame, reducing soot, and maximizing scent throw.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Goldman shares trimmed their losses.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Lastly, how often should a cat’s nails be trimmed and does this need to be done more frequently as a cat ages?
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
However, costume designer Colleen Atwood trimmed the look into shorts to echo the iconic ensemble Garland sports in one of her most famous numbers.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Ottawa trimmed its active roster to 21 players, two below the maximum of 23, ahead of Monday’s league-wide deadline.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Everything looks better trimmed in ruffles.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
In their bid to keep their streaks alive tonight, the Bills have trimmed their deficit to 20-17 with the majority of the fourth quarter left.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmed
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The first proposal almost certainly would have been defeated in the courts, while the other sounds like a fiscal disaster waiting to happen.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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Swift, meanwhile, made her first public appearance at an NFL game this season when the Chiefs defeated the Lions.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Harrison's head whipped back and slammed into the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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One popular use is a classic Cream Cheese Frosting, which needs to be whipped to perfection.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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They may also be shaved in patches on their legs, for IV access to keep the pet comfortable and safe during any surgical procedure, according to the Mayfield Veterinary Clinic.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The shot clock, normally at 24 seconds in a real game, is shaved to five.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Pokémon speakeasy will be behind the restaurant’s back alley entrance and decorated with neon lights and video game decor.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Each pail is decorated with a spooky jack o'lantern face.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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More than $7,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign, organized by the Hickman County Times on behalf of Main Street Media, to support the families of the victims of the fatal explosion.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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My dad was very intense about the space, similar to me, being really calming and organized.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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You’re not supposed to have already mastered every bullet on the job description.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Zuckerberg looks for job candidates who have mastered a skill and can apply it across business areas at the company.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The devastating military campaign has flattened large swaths of Gaza, displacing thousands of Gazans and sparking a humanitarian crisis and intensifying international backlash.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Gaza has been largely flattened leaving nearly 2 million people living on the verge of starvation.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The organization is also working with ranchers to establish prescribed burn associations to manage the damaging plants and is organizing community cutting days to reduce woody encroachment further.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Store cut or cooked squash in an airtight zip-top bag or container in the refrigerator for up to four days.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Trimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmed. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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