as in decorated
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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
Eve Chen, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Was the younger Lincoln a part of material drafted for a lengthier second half of the series that got trimmed?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Flight schedules will be trimmed at the largest domestic airports, and reports indicate Indianapolis International Airport could be on the list of airports affected.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Discard the old soil as well as any plant material that was trimmed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The $200,000+ group trimmed Mamdani’s margin (because Cuomo carried it), and the under-$50,000 group added only a sliver.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
While tariff costs have also trimmed automakers’ profits, companies managed to beat expectations.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Barca’s transfer spending has been trimmed in recent years, but wages remain lofty to keep hold of young stars.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Keep the grass around fruit trees trimmed short.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
United Airlines said its international flights and hub-to-hub operations will not be trimmed.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Was the younger Lincoln a part of material drafted for a lengthier second half of the series that got trimmed?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Flight schedules will be trimmed at the largest domestic airports, and reports indicate Indianapolis International Airport could be on the list of airports affected.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Discard the old soil as well as any plant material that was trimmed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The $200,000+ group trimmed Mamdani’s margin (because Cuomo carried it), and the under-$50,000 group added only a sliver.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
While tariff costs have also trimmed automakers’ profits, companies managed to beat expectations.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Barca’s transfer spending has been trimmed in recent years, but wages remain lofty to keep hold of young stars.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Keep the grass around fruit trees trimmed short.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmed
Adjective
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The decorated soccer played added several snaps of him and Harper embracing one another throughout the years, including an adorable photo of Harper as a toddler with a pacifier in her mouth hugging David.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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However, the shorter, decorated sword likely wasn’t functional.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 May 2025
Verb
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The first turned a fourth-quarter fumble into a 59-yard score when Achane burst through a tired, and seemingly defeated Buffalo defensive front and outsprinted the Bills’ entire secondary to the end zone.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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In nonplayoff action, Ben Chen rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns as Westford Academy defeated Newton South, 33-13.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Cherry already has a soft spot for Biancani, never mind the grueling conditioning, including countless hours of running that whipped the Hornets into shape.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ovechkin gathered the puck on his forehand, quickly turned it over to his backhand and whipped it into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When Landor couldn’t immediately meet the warden’s demand for court documentation of his religious beliefs, he was handcuffed to a chair while his dreadlocks were shaved off.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Angel’s Tijuana Tacos started as a single street-stand operation on a North Hollywood sidewalk in 2018, soon gaining a reputation for its simple approach to Tijuana-style tacos, particularly for its stellar al pastor shaved right off the vertical trompo.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The facade is adorned with the brand’s signature cannage pattern, while inside there is Versailles parquet flooring similar to the Dior flagship at 30 Montaigne, the house’s historic address.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Oscar-winning directors Spike Lee, George Miller, Giuseppe Tornatore and Gus Van Sant are also expected at the event, which is being organized by the Vatican’s culture office as part of the Catholic Church’s ongoing Holy Year celebrations.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Women in Entertainment gala is one of many events organized by The Hollywood Reporter annually, including, most recently, the Creators A-List dinner and the Power Business Managers breakfast.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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We were all dressed in black raincoats.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The two were impeccably dressed as Gomez and Morticia Addams, which is a canonically Gay couple costume choice — Lakshmi, as Morticia, was holding scissors in one of the posts, for crying out loud.—
James Factora,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jonathan Bailey has mastered the art of capturing hearts.—
Julie Jordan,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Most fans of the show have likely been bracing themselves to see how Hemsworth takes on a character Cavill has long mastered.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Trimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmed. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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