as in defeats
failure to win a contest
our football team suffered a pretty severe trimming
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Recent Examples of trimmings
Organized by the curatorial fellow Yifu Liu, the show has trimmings in just about every frame.
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Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
And finally, Dayne’s Craft Barbecue (west of Fort Worth in Aledo) is also noted in the Top 50 BBQ list for their black bark brisket and brisket trimmings burger.
—Ella Gonzales
march 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The blue-and-white trimmings, terracotta floor, toile room divider, and plethora of antique wood furniture give it a distinct look; extra-tall ceilings make the whole thing feel grand.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
The patties are made with a proprietary blend of dry-aged beef and other meat trimmings by Avril-Bleh Meat Market, which opened in 1894 on Court Street, Downtown.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Then, scatter any stem trimmings around your garden or gather them into bundles and place them in a corner of your yard or under large bushes.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Don't burn your dead, dry garden trimmings.
—Brenda Daly, Florida Times-Union, 28 Feb. 2026
There are cabinets filled with buttons, trays of trimmings, bolts of old fabric rescued from defunct fashion houses.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Keep the trimmings to a few inches thick when compacted to form a mulch layer that allows good air and water movement into the soil.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
And finally, Dayne’s Craft Barbecue (west of Fort Worth in Aledo) is also noted in the Top 50 BBQ list for their black bark brisket and brisket trimmings burger.
—Ella Gonzales
march 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The blue-and-white trimmings, terracotta floor, toile room divider, and plethora of antique wood furniture give it a distinct look; extra-tall ceilings make the whole thing feel grand.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
The patties are made with a proprietary blend of dry-aged beef and other meat trimmings by Avril-Bleh Meat Market, which opened in 1894 on Court Street, Downtown.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Then, scatter any stem trimmings around your garden or gather them into bundles and place them in a corner of your yard or under large bushes.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Don't burn your dead, dry garden trimmings.
—Brenda Daly, Florida Times-Union, 28 Feb. 2026
There are cabinets filled with buttons, trays of trimmings, bolts of old fabric rescued from defunct fashion houses.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Keep the trimmings to a few inches thick when compacted to form a mulch layer that allows good air and water movement into the soil.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmings
Noun
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Brandon Nimmo hit a leadoff homer, another two-run shot and a double for the Rangers, who have lost six of nine with their back-to-back defeats at Dodger Stadium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Check out the vibes following defeats.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Good Jobs First report recommends that all states fully report their losses from data center tax breaks, including how those incentives affect local revenue streams.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite dynamite starts from Taj Bradley and Bailey Ober on Saturday and Sunday, the Twins’ relievers blew saves on consecutive days, leading to backbreaking losses.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The new report also tracked an increase in antisemitic attacks that resulted in physical harm, including beatings and stone throwing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Schiller can't forget the sick soundtrack that came with his daily beatings.—
Troy Roberts,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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While China is poised to be at the forefront of development, this year’s half-marathon event was not without its setbacks.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Barring any setbacks, Yates could make his season debut for the Angels later this month.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Trimmings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmings. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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