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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
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
While Pembroke trimmed it to a one-goal game at 5-4 off a shot by Murphy to open the final frame, that was as close as the Titans got.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Eva had trimmed her fringe in the mirror that morning.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
That group has already been trimmed by the departures of Solly March and Adam Webster, together with the anticipated exit of Joel Veltman.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Less than two minutes after San Antonio had grown its lead to 11 in the fourth, Oklahoma City trimmed it to just six.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 31 May 2026
The set included a soft blue sleeveless top with matching capri-length pants (which have proved to be a favorite silhouette of the supermodel's) trimmed in red.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The church is about a half-mile from the historic two-story, white and black-trimmed building at 921 Beatties Ford Road.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
But as Cuban pointed out, gold has greatly outperformed Bitcoin over the past year, although Bitcoin has trimmed gold’s lead over the past three months.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Adjective
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
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
Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
While Pembroke trimmed it to a one-goal game at 5-4 off a shot by Murphy to open the final frame, that was as close as the Titans got.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Eva had trimmed her fringe in the mirror that morning.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
That group has already been trimmed by the departures of Solly March and Adam Webster, together with the anticipated exit of Joel Veltman.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Less than two minutes after San Antonio had grown its lead to 11 in the fourth, Oklahoma City trimmed it to just six.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 31 May 2026
The set included a soft blue sleeveless top with matching capri-length pants (which have proved to be a favorite silhouette of the supermodel's) trimmed in red.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The church is about a half-mile from the historic two-story, white and black-trimmed building at 921 Beatties Ford Road.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
But as Cuban pointed out, gold has greatly outperformed Bitcoin over the past year, although Bitcoin has trimmed gold’s lead over the past three months.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 26 May 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
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DeGette has defeated primary challengers before, but this time her opponents have lined up long endorsement rosters.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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McKendree University defeated Cal State San Marcos 4-3 Sunday to eliminate the Cougars and advance to the best-of-three series to determine the NCAA Division II softball champions.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Verb
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As conquerers of the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks have whipped all five boroughs into a frenzy.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Costume bit the tenant’s hands and cheek during the struggle, then whipped a knife out of his pocket and stabbed the tenant in the back of the neck, the tenant said.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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The new map has shaved off some of that surplus support to help bolster Democratic odds in neighboring, more competitive swing districts nearer to the Central Valley.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Joe Wilkinson, a captain for the Los Angeles City Fire Department, was one of the many who volunteered to have his head shaved.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Tents are adorned with explorer-style campaign furniture and Zanzibari trunks and illuminated by Earth tones that complement—but not compete with—the natural beauty of surrounding grasslands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The palace is a fantasia, with a courtyard that does not lead to any rooms and three towers topped by onion domes—the tallest of which was dedicated to Stockalper’s namesake, Kaspar, of the Three Magi, and adorned by symbols of the sun.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Saturday’s protest was organized by groups such as San Jose Against War, the Democratic Socialists of America, Community Service Organization San Jose, and the Community Agency for Resources, Advocacy & Services.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Whoever organized this screening was smart enough to keep the aftermath out of the paper.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Her mother was standing just inside the door, fully dressed.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Geographically, rather than half-dressed, would of course be preferable.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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End-of-grade assessments are meant to measure if students have mastered the grade-appropriate content laid out in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Rather than hiring dozens of new staffers to helm these properties, the media companies are trying to find areas of expertise already mastered by current employees.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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“Trimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmed. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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