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

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

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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Stevens defeated El-Sayed in both counties in the August primary, drawing support from Black and Jewish voters who are important parts of the Democratic coalition.

— Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Also claiming titles Thursday were 4A Oconee County, which defeated Columbus, and Bremen, with a win over Gordon Lee in Class 2A/A.

— Caitlyn Stroh-Page, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of defeated

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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
Fire crews scrambled late Saturday as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area.

— Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of whipped

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Guests stay in traditional handmade gers (with no internet) crafted by local artisans, all featuring intricate handicrafts as well as beds adorned with soft cashmere made in the family’s factory, which also produces cashmere for Hermès.

— Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
In the picture, the man stands at the base of a stone structure holding an open book adorned with sigils.

— Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of adorned

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The group has organized several listening events, at venues from the Museum of Old and New Art in Tasmania to the Angel Orensanz Center, housed in a 175-year-old former synagogue in New York.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
XPeng shared footage of the test on October 23, following a drive organized by Chinese automotive platform BitAuto, also known as Yiche.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of organized

Adjective

Julie Blazek of Batavia was hanging out with members of the Batavia Woman’s Club who were all dressed as witches and planning to dance later on stage at the Peg Bond Center during the event.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
All dressed in the same plum two-piece set, their harmonies and coordinated dance moves honored Winehouse’s love of that era while breathing new life into the track.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of dressed

Verb

In an industry obsessed with the next big thing, Ben Bennett has mastered the art of actually seeing what comes next.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Miller—who is no stranger to extramarital tabloid scandals herself—has also mastered her getting-cheated-on performances.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026

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