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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
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
As the Padres massively trimmed payroll in 2024 and maintained a tighter budget the past two seasons, Preller and assistant general manager Josh Stein have engineered creative contracts to land starting pitcher Nick Pivetta and others.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Dolphins restructured Chubb’s contract multiple times to create cap space, and trimmed his salary substantially in 2025.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
The redrawn map trimmed off sections of the current district to the north and east.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
All the wraparound glass makes the R33 feel like a fishbowl, albeit one trimmed in buttery leather and brushed aluminum.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
In the other corner, hair combed neatly back and beard tidily trimmed, stood Maxwell Jacob Friedman, the reigning All Elite Wrestling World Champion.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
For the outing, Jenner selected this dark velvet jacket with a moody pattern of dark pink and violet roses, and trimmed in fur.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
The Club trimmed 100 shares Tuesday to lock in some profit.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 11 Feb. 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
The flattering design is trimmed with lace detailing and features a tiny, delicate flower at the V-neckline for a romantic touch.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
As the Padres massively trimmed payroll in 2024 and maintained a tighter budget the past two seasons, Preller and assistant general manager Josh Stein have engineered creative contracts to land starting pitcher Nick Pivetta and others.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Dolphins restructured Chubb’s contract multiple times to create cap space, and trimmed his salary substantially in 2025.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
The redrawn map trimmed off sections of the current district to the north and east.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
All the wraparound glass makes the R33 feel like a fishbowl, albeit one trimmed in buttery leather and brushed aluminum.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
In the other corner, hair combed neatly back and beard tidily trimmed, stood Maxwell Jacob Friedman, the reigning All Elite Wrestling World Champion.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
For the outing, Jenner selected this dark velvet jacket with a moody pattern of dark pink and violet roses, and trimmed in fur.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
The Club trimmed 100 shares Tuesday to lock in some profit.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmed
Adjective
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Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Valencia’s girls basketball team defeated Windward 59-46 on Saturday night in the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinals at Valencia High.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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In a showdown between defensive ends, Shea defeated Moss, a Western Illinois football recruit, by an 8-4 decision to become the state champion.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pierce died after being whipped with a belt and being forced to stand in a cold shower, authorities said.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Winds whipped and livestock fled as first responders tried to quell the intense flames, another video showed.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Commerce Department estimated the work stoppage shaved off around 1 percentage point from economic growth.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The gap to Arsenal was shaved back to six points but the result felt far more significant than that.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The stars of the Olympics are the athletes who stand on the podium, adorned in medals, but Bruna Moura is proof that every athlete has an inspirational story to tell.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Plush beds, marble bathrooms, wooden floors, and brass light fixtures evoke the feeling of a luxe sailing yacht adorned in deep blues and rich greens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sponsors organized hair and makeup sessions in the Olympic villages, which went through an average of 365 kilograms of pasta and 10,000 eggs a day.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Oprah put me on to this patent leather travel jewelry case, which keeps all my precious gems organized, safe, and secure.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The ensemble landed her on many 'worst dressed' lists at the time.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Here, see the best dressed stars at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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They were inspired by video generation, a task already mastered by computer scientists.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Feb. 2026
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On top of that, Jackson seems to have mastered the art of dribble-penetration.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Trimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmed. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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