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trimmed 1 of 2

adjective

as in decorated

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verb

past tense of trim

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

Adjective

Shares of the drive-thru coffee company are down more than 11% after light comps, slowing traffic, and a trimmed full-year outlook. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 The seat is the sail, trimmed and re-trimmed as the wind changes. — Rob Green, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The fix is usually a trimmed hedge and a simple letter. — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026 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 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 Lakers led Toronto 102-76 with 90 seconds left in the third quarter, but the Raptors trimmed the deficit to single digits before Doncic and Reaves led a quick 9-1 rally. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Add more oil if pot looks dry; arrange 2 large oranges and/or lemons, halved, and 2 heads of garlic, tops trimmed to expose cloves, cut side down in pot and add 3 large shallots, peeled. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 Sanders’ 36-yard field goal trimmed the deficit to 7-6 before Smith found Isaiah Williams for an 18-yard touchdown, taking the lead 13-7. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026 Kaila Charles closed the third quarter with a three-pointer for Golden State that trimmed Atlanta’s lead to 16 points at 63-47. — Charles Odum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Semiconductor stocks fell after Microsoft trimmed its full-year capital expenditure outlook due to delays at third-party compute providers. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026 That means treating early-career roles as a development investment with a return that’s measured in years, not as a line item to be trimmed each quarter. — Tim Brackney, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The dress is trimmed with swingy fringe and a bevy of fluffy feathers. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Really trimmed himself down, got leaner, better balance and body control, more explosive. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

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Adjective

The decorated athlete, who wore a black tank top and matching baseball cap in the clip, then panned around the space.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026
There are several good options here, but Perkins was a decorated player his first two years at LSU before an ACL tear altered his path.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 July 2026

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In the northwest suburban 8th District, Krishnamoorthi will hand the seat back to fellow centrist Melissa Bean, who also defeated more progressive candidates in the primary.

— Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Pulido defeated Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz, who took jabs at his showbiz background during her campaign.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of defeated

Verb

The Falcons’ starting quarterback twirled a black string around his finger, then violently whipped it down after his first interception.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Brown became the leader of the House Trade Working Group, a caucus of Democratic representatives opposed to free-trade agreements who whipped votes on those deals.

— Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of whipped

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Supporters had filtered into a ballroom at the Westin Galleria Dallas hotel, adorned with Texas and American flags, plus a bar and a buffet.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Its vibrant orange background is adorned with maple and oak leaves.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of adorned

Adjective

Below, see Vogue’s picks for the best dressed stars at the 2026 CFDA Awards, and be sure to vote for your favorite.

— Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
While his ex-wife, Reese Witherspoon, joined Phillippe in declining to post a spooky season outfit this year, their daughter, Ava, shared a photo to her Instagram stories of herself with two friends, all dressed as cats.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of dressed

Verb

After decades of anchoring the morning news, Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos have mastered the art of waking up early.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
Pink Floyd is notorious for not having professionally recorded very many, if any, concerts in the mid- and late ’70s, but this bootleg is said to have mixed and mastered to a level close enough to pro standards for an official release.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

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