as in tidy
being clean and in good order
kept his journal entries trim, never crossing out words or scribbling, but printing exactly and nicely
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as in shape
a state of being or fitness
the doctor declared her to be in good trim for the race
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as in ornament
something that decorates or beautifies
added a little trim to her cocktail dress to make it a little fancier
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as in to master
to achieve a victory over
a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition
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as in to whip
to defeat by a large margin
they trimmed our team by 40 points
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as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
trimmed her bangs
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
trim a tree for Christmas
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as in to organize
to make neat
trimmed the shrubbery in order to enhance the house's curb appeal
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Recent Examples of trim
Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
There are some subtle trim differences, and the name on the outside, plus an alternative wheel design for the Folgore.
—James Morris, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
The interior of Button’s MP4-12C also has more carbon fiber than Hamilton’s with the trim made of carbon fiber and the steering wheel.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
Catherine Baab, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Bank of America did trim its forecast to $21 from $22, though that is still roughly 53% above Wednesday’s close.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Generous interior space allows tall adults to stretch out in the rear while a large boot, which varies depending on trim level, swallows luggage and prams with ease.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
There are some subtle trim differences, and the name on the outside, plus an alternative wheel design for the Folgore.
—James Morris, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
The new concept represents the highest possible trim of electric van Mercedes might introduce under the VAN.EA umbrella, a premium limousine clearly developed to sate the Chinese market's hunger for chauffeur-ready luxury minivans.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
The interior of Button’s MP4-12C also has more carbon fiber than Hamilton’s with the trim made of carbon fiber and the steering wheel.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
With trade tensions spooking price-sensitive consumers and high-flying decision-makers within their ranks, airlines are trimming costs, capacity, and expectations — all while hoping for smoother skies ahead.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Bank of America did trim its forecast to $21 from $22, though that is still roughly 53% above Wednesday’s close.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
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What’s something about the culture or food that still resists translation — something that doesn’t quite fit into a tidy tour explanation?—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Initially, the job seems straightforward — embalming bodies, completing paperwork, and keeping things tidy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While the Trump administration is defending the ACA law in the case in question, should the federal government win, the precise shape preventive care coverage requirements will take depends on the discretion of Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Consider this weekend our first warm-up for the W, the initial stretch to get our eyes and minds back into game-watching shape.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Also unveiled are floral ornaments and garlands that haven’t been visible for decades: the result is a grand, wedding-cake-like aesthetic. Inside the building, meanwhile, the grand lobby features restored leaded glass and marble panels; while wooden desks and booths hark back to the 1920s roots.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Idiomatic ornaments enlivened the repeat sections; these had a particularly exhilarating impact in Variation 5, amid sixteenth notes of already breathtaking effortlessness.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There were experiments with clay, pigment and glazing that were unsuccessful but persistence, dedication and desire to master the craft eventually reaped rewards.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Comments Penn Badgley is revealing the unusual acting technique that he’s mastered after five seasons of You.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Instead, as Gauff belied her recent struggles on her forehand side by whipping the ball up and down into the court and out of her opponent’s easy reach time and again, Świątek looked adrift.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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After the animal snapped and whipped its tail, Dragich wrangled the gator onto the shoulder of the highway.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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In a campus webinar Wednesday, Duke Executive Vice President Daniel Ennis and Antwan Lofton, its VP for human resources, summarized some of the actions Duke has taken or will be introducing in the coming weeks to shave costs.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Federal government expenditures declined 5.1% for the quarter, shaving about one-third of a percentage point off GDP.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Unlike typical vehicles, this car is designed to be decorated, and Blippi selects colors to personalize it.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
2 May 2025
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Sargsyan explains that 54% of survey respondents engaged in renovations, and 54% decorated.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Renaming and organizing your screenshots keeps your folders from turning into chaos.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Emotional devastation lingers in L.A. fire zones March 9, 2025 Questions of how people can donate their own cookbook collections to the cause are already pouring in; Now Serving hopes to organize donation drives in the future, perhaps for an event in July, six months from the fires’ havoc.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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