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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
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
The space agency quickly determined that the 2022 strike trimmed the smaller asteroid’s orbit around its bigger companion.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Treasuries later pared some losses, and the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index trimmed gains after the Financial Times reported that Group of Seven finance ministers would discuss a possible joint release of oil reserves with the International Energy Agency.
—Marcus Wong, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The storage question Several countries have trimmed oil output since the war started, including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and reportedly Saudi Arabia.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Brooklyn briefly trimmed it to 13 behind a few stops and Porter buckets, but Daniss Jenkins and Jalen Duren closed the half at the free throw line, and the Pistons carried a 16-point advantage into the break.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Texas saw its halftime lead trimmed a little in the third quarter as South Carolina outscored the Longhorns by a 16-12 margin.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
With his salary reportedly being trimmed from $5 million to the league minimum, the move doesn’t offer any hints about the Giants’ plans.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Jalen Green had 25 for the Suns, who led by 14 in the second half before the Pelicans trimmed the lead to one point.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 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
To be honest, even with the public spectacle of a trial now taken off CAA’s plate, most of Musero’s case had been trimmed back in June last year (see below), so a lot of what could have taken place on the record and in public would have been somewhere between embarrassing and performative.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
The space agency quickly determined that the 2022 strike trimmed the smaller asteroid’s orbit around its bigger companion.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Treasuries later pared some losses, and the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index trimmed gains after the Financial Times reported that Group of Seven finance ministers would discuss a possible joint release of oil reserves with the International Energy Agency.
—Marcus Wong, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The storage question Several countries have trimmed oil output since the war started, including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and reportedly Saudi Arabia.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Brooklyn briefly trimmed it to 13 behind a few stops and Porter buckets, but Daniss Jenkins and Jalen Duren closed the half at the free throw line, and the Pistons carried a 16-point advantage into the break.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Texas saw its halftime lead trimmed a little in the third quarter as South Carolina outscored the Longhorns by a 16-12 margin.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
With his salary reportedly being trimmed from $5 million to the league minimum, the move doesn’t offer any hints about the Giants’ plans.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Jalen Green had 25 for the Suns, who led by 14 in the second half before the Pelicans trimmed the lead to one point.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmed
Adjective
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The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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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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Sierra Canyon defeated Santa Margarita 72-60 behind 23 points and 10 rebounds from Brandon McCoy.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jayson Tatum kick-started Boston with a strong first quarter in his second game back from Achilles surgery, and co-star Jaylen Brown flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98 at Rocket Arena.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices whipped from nearly $120 per barrel, their highest since 2022, back toward $90.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices whipped from nearly $120 per barrel, the highest since 2022, back toward $90.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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But Birdville shaved away the deficit to close.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The orange juice, vinegar, and honey sauce add a zesty flavoring, pairing perfectly with rosemary and shaved Parmesan cheese.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The website’s background is now adorned with a grid of T’s.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Constructed out of poplar timber, the openings are festooned with gingerbread details handpainted and adorned by Wally Whitehurst.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With several outer zip and flap pockets, a laptop sleeve, and interior zipper, cell phone, and multifunction pockets, staying organized is a breeze.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Fraternity brothers Jackson’s mentees also organized efforts to continue his civil rights activism.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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You’d be forgiven for assuming another lookalike came dressed for the competition.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
9 Mar. 2026
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Making sure everyone is ready to jump into an egg hunt or get dressed to the nines to experience church service is a lot of work.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There was the genre-bending aesthetic Kamara has long mastered in his designs and styling, where streetwear and formal attire seamlessly meld, much like a jazz number.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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This team might just have mastered it more than any in recent years.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Trimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmed. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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