TRIMMED Synonyms: 317 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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

Shades of pink introduced a feminine touch in shirtdresses, while the natural shades of a paper-like fabric deployed for crisp tailoring and skirts trimmed with floral appliqués acted as the collection’s chromatic common denominator. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Canada made a layup that trimmed Atlanta's deficit to 41-36 at halftime and Gray capped a 7-0 spurt to open the third with a 3-pointer that gave the Dream their first lead since the opening minute. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 The Ranger's walls are trimmed in soft, warm wool felt, and the floating headboard is adorned with contrast leather. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026 Some cities require residents to keep grass trimmed, remove weeds, and maintain visibility around intersections, signs, and driveways. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 On Tuesday, the Dodgers trimmed their magic number to clinch a first-round bye to one. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 Inside, Nissan leaned further into the ’90s to contrast the teal exterior with a white leather interior trimmed in carbon fiber. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026 Homeowners associations are known for rules about paint colors, fences and keeping the lawn trimmed. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 Rubin nods along to those moments — which could have been trimmed and transformed JAŸ-Z in 8 into JAŸ-Z in 6 or maybe JAŸ-Z in 4 — with the same enthusiasm as when Carter actually breaks something down perceptively. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

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Adjective

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
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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Drake Lindsey tossed three touchdowns in the first half to three different receivers and Minnesota defeated Washington 27-24 on Saturday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
The Orange Order is named after William of Orange, a Protestant prince of Holland who defeated the Catholic King James to take over the British throne in the 17th century.

— Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of defeated

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After learning that Manchester whipped Maggie with a cat-o’-nine-tails, Lizzie agrees to help the Borden family’s maid kill her.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
That sort of whipped, inswinging ball from Slater that caused so much havoc is hugely familiar to avid Premier League watchers.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of whipped

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And that overall figure has been on a downward trend for the past several years as episode counts get shaved on series and major studios place fewer overall bets on movies or shows annually.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Colbert gifted Kimmel his Captain America shield, did a sketch-within-an-interview with his son impersonating a Kiwi police officer, and shaved for our amusement.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

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Post-ballet, Sorbara will walk ten blocks south of Lincoln Center for a borscht martini at Russian Samovar, where, fittingly, the walls are adorned with pictures of Baryshnikov.

— Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2026
The centerpiece of the look was her cutout dress and its plunging neckline adorned with intricate metallic sequin detailing.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of adorned

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The building changed ownership in 2018, and Abascal was offered the opportunity to buy the apartment but could not afford it, according to the Madrid Tenants’ Union, which organized Saturday’s protest.

— Alicia Leon, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Varga’s battle with cancer became public in April, and the band organized a blood drive and fundraiser in his honor.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of organized

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It was produced by Federico Vindver, Luis Salazar and Sampaio; Jean Rodriguez handled vocal recording and production, and Mosty mixed and mastered the track.

— Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2026
Clearly, the princess has mastered the art of dressing for the occasion.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

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