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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
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
Sharon Wu, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The 2027 Brent forecast was trimmed to $75 from $80.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Benjamin could be seen wearing a bright yellow T-shirt trimmed with a green accent and white pants while Jack—who recently graduated from high school—changed out of his gray T-shirt into a dark blue Brazil shirt.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Although the Federal Reserve trimmed interest rates in 2024 and 2025, the cost of borrowing remains elevated as concerns over inflation grow, exacerbated by oil price spikes and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
—John W. Diamond, Fortune, 12 June 2026
When the mower passes over the lawn, the bent blades are not cut while others are trimmed.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Following a Game 3 loss that trimmed the Knicks' series lead to 2-1, a steady drumbeat of self-criticism emerged from the team's remarks.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
San Francisco put up five runs and trimmed Washington’s lead to 9-6.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Don’t forget to keep your trees trimmed as well.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Adjective
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
Bell notes that vegetation touching the house provides pests with a direct bridge inside, so keep shrubs trimmed back.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 16 June 2026
The 2027 Brent forecast was trimmed to $75 from $80.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Benjamin could be seen wearing a bright yellow T-shirt trimmed with a green accent and white pants while Jack—who recently graduated from high school—changed out of his gray T-shirt into a dark blue Brazil shirt.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Although the Federal Reserve trimmed interest rates in 2024 and 2025, the cost of borrowing remains elevated as concerns over inflation grow, exacerbated by oil price spikes and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
—John W. Diamond, Fortune, 12 June 2026
When the mower passes over the lawn, the bent blades are not cut while others are trimmed.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Following a Game 3 loss that trimmed the Knicks' series lead to 2-1, a steady drumbeat of self-criticism emerged from the team's remarks.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
San Francisco put up five runs and trimmed Washington’s lead to 9-6.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Don’t forget to keep your trees trimmed as well.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmed
Adjective
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Ronaldo is among the most famous, most decorated and wealthiest players ever to step on a soccer pitch.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second straight game and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2 on Sunday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Atlanta defeated Indiana 108-101 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, with Reese posting 21 points and 11 rebounds and Clark scoring 26 points in the loss.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Dig your toes in the sand while sipping a mai tai and munching on the restaurant’s famous Bimini Bread with Aruba Glaze and whipped honey butter.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Adding ricotta and whipped egg white to the batter creates pancakes that are exceptionally light and tender.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Verb
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So why have even more months been shaved off?—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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And most of my family didn’t know that my father had not shaved for a week when his father died.—
Steve S. Medeiros,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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The result was a golden, eye-catching cane adorned with jewelry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The elegant design featured sheer, billowing sleeves adorned with a polka-dot pattern.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Verb
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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,
21 June 2026
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Alawami of the fan association organized two convoys, one from San Francisco and the other routed through San Diego and Los Angeles, with more than a hundred cars and a thousand fans that met together and marched a half mile to Levi’s Stadium for the first game.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Answering questions, dressed head-to-toe in a red uniform, minutes from taking the field — this isn’t a typical morning for him these days.—
Noah White,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
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On one side stood Togo, dressed head to toe in highlighter yellow.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Industrial robots have mastered many repetitive tasks, but preparing sashimi remains a surprisingly difficult challenge.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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In 1971, the company introduced its first cup noodles – instant noodles that came in a disposable container, accompanied by a fork for those who hadn’t mastered chopsticks.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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“Trimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmed. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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