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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.
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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
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
This was for Clark’s tee shot rolling into a bunker, leading to a short miss for bogey that again trimmed his lead to one shot.
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Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
When the larger dahlias are in bloom, the snapdragons will be fading a bit, and can be trimmed back if needed.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Jacob Wilson's two-run single trimmed it to 7-2 in the sixth before the Pirates tacked on five more in the seventh.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
It’s trimmed with more queso and a Fresno pepper mayo.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
That day, the Club trimmed some after the stock had strung together a few positive weeks.
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Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Bell notes that vegetation touching the house provides pests with a direct bridge inside, so keep shrubs trimmed back.
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Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
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.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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.
—
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
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
This was for Clark’s tee shot rolling into a bunker, leading to a short miss for bogey that again trimmed his lead to one shot.
—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
When the larger dahlias are in bloom, the snapdragons will be fading a bit, and can be trimmed back if needed.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Jacob Wilson's two-run single trimmed it to 7-2 in the sixth before the Pirates tacked on five more in the seventh.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
It’s trimmed with more queso and a Fresno pepper mayo.
—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
That day, the Club trimmed some after the stock had strung together a few positive weeks.
—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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
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
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.
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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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Earlier in the episode, when Daemon and the Rivermen defeated the Lannisters, Ser Simon rewarded them with wine from the cellars.
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Against the odds, our founders defeated a monarchy and created what would become the richest, freest, and most powerful country the world has ever seen.
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Haaland leaped and whipped a header toward the corner of the net — only for the goalkeeper to make a save.
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The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads.
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His head is freshly shaved and that same cheeky, yet surprisingly eloquent Egg-ness immediately comes through over our half-hour interview.
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The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana prisoner whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved off by prison guards cannot sue them under a federal law designed to protect the religious rights of prisoners.
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It is adorned with leather armchairs by Oscar Niemeyer, vintage carpets, a midcentury Kalmar glass chandelier, mirrors by Gio Ponti, and a red desk by Carlo Scarpa, resulting in a warm, cozy feel throughout.
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Charles, then 22, received his Royal Air Force pilot’s license in the presence of his late father Prince Philip, who was also dressed in his RAF uniform adorned with medals.
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Volunteers organized the supplies — toothbrushes, baby wipes, instant soup and many other items — and loaded them into boxes, drawing hearts on the outside with magic marker.
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Pastor Jeremy Tuck of Connection Point Church organized a free gas giveaway Sunday in Forest Park, handing out $20 gas cards to the first 250 drivers at a local RaceTrac station.
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Somewhere in the middle of this Los Angeles neo-noir, Colin Farrell’s quiet, well-dressed, cinema-loving private eye was revealed to be a blue-skinned alien — then the show just kept going, missing-persons mystery intact.
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Rent it on most major platforms Forbidden to enter the stadium, several Iranian women sneak in dressed as men to watch a World Cup qualifying match in the master director Jafar Panahi’s movie about everyday defiance under authoritarianism.
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The full set was mastered at Abbey Road Studios and comes with a 16-page book of notes from Simon Armitage and photography by Anton Corbijn and Kevin Cummins.
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When two people try something neither has mastered, both are exposed and that exposure becomes a chance to support each other rather than perform for each other.
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“Trimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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