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
New Atlas, 21 July 2025
Other times its a bold red silk blouse with a tiered ruffle sleeves and a trim black pencil skirt.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
The bridal attendants dressed in outfits similar to Diana, with taffeta satin, lace trim and yellow sashes.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 July 2025
Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
Today's recipe trims calories by using turkey sausage instead of pork and including a little margarine instead of lots of butter.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Although Faraday Future hasn't set pricing yet, reports suggest the electric MPV will start at around US$70,000 and go up to Escalade territory based on trim options.
—New Atlas, 21 July 2025
Other times its a bold red silk blouse with a tiered ruffle sleeves and a trim black pencil skirt.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
Noun
Kia has recalled more than 100,000 cars after discovering the vehicles' rear window trim pieces may loosen and detach.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
The bridal attendants dressed in outfits similar to Diana, with taffeta satin, lace trim and yellow sashes.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 July 2025
Verb
The agenda for the meeting includes a court order that, if approved, would change the frequency of commissioners court sessions, trimming most months back to a single meeting on the second Tuesday of the month.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
Today's recipe trims calories by using turkey sausage instead of pork and including a little margarine instead of lots of butter.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
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The unconventional choice hints at the director’s disinterest in a tidy search-and-rescue, and the relief that comes with it.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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Beyond the city, morning mist drapes over castle turrets like Vianden’s, and vineyards ripple in tidy rows along the Moselle.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Many organizations proudly claim their identity security is in good shape; 74% rate themselves as advanced or established.—
Arun Shrestha,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Coach Andy Reid recently said his player is in tip-top shape.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Thus, gilt has been applied to all manner of ornaments and architectural detailing in the homes of the historical well-to-do.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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Flashy skull ornaments were important to tyrannosaurs from the start.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
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First, find all of the pieces, then master the art of folding each one into a rectangle, leaving one pillowcase off to the side.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Aug. 2025
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What’s particularly telling is that this versatility has been mastered out of necessity for women athletes and teams.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The girl was allegedly burned with hot water, beaten and whipped, according to the outlets, citing probable cause documents from local police.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that’s even before his lighthouse keeper character whips out a delightfully goofy Scottish accent or a series of minimal but masterful props.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
5 Aug. 2025
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Bypassing the extensive zoning and civil engineering foundational work required for new structures can shave off months, if not years, from the overall project timeline.—
Dr. Dick Bridy,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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There is no law against eating, reading, adjusting the radio or shaving your body while driving.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The food containers are all decorated with whimsical illustrations, and the bag even features a crossword puzzle with McDonaldland trivia.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Artist Jeremy Novy, who has been decorating Milwaukee streets with his koi fish since 2006, will design the crosswalks.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Aurora market will be the largest ever organized by German American Events, organizers said in the release, with more than 60 vendors and new seasonal dishes offered like s’mores and sauteed mushrooms.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Helping her to organize the event will be Carla Acevedo-Yates, Romi Crawford, Mayra A. Rodríguez Castro, and Xiaoyu Weng.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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