as in ornaments
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 masters
to achieve a victory over
a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition
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as in whips
to defeat by a large margin
they trimmed our team by 40 points
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as in shaves
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
trimmed her bangs
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as in decorates
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
trim a tree for Christmas
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as in organizes
to make neat
trimmed the shrubbery in order to enhance the house's curb appeal
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Recent Examples of trims
Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Beyond the shell fabric are waterproof membranes, adhesives, trims, zippers, cords and heat-transfer labels sourced from different suppliers, each with its own chemical and manufacturing considerations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Instead of bigger SUVs or higher trims — versions of a model with more features and elevated prices — many shoppers are sticking with simpler options like compact sedans, entry-level pickups or the most basic version on the dealer's lot.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Higher trims bring semi-aniline leather, ambient lighting, and a panoramic roof that makes the cabin feel airy and upscale.
—New Atlas, 2 May 2026
The towing capacity is 8,700 pounds, slightly less in extended length trims.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Ornate Molding Simple is the name of the game in today's cooking spaces, so skip any ornate moldings on cabinet doors or trims, Sherman advises.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The third round of voting trims the field to four restaurants.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
The Yale Repertory Theatre is using a 2019 adaptation by Frank Galati, which takes the standard Derek Prouse translation which has been around nearly as long as Ionesco original French script and trims it judiciously for maximum theatrical impact.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Trusting the reader trims needless words.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
As the United Nations inevitably trims its support for sustainable development, Asia is going to have to find a replacement source of capital.
—Naina Subberwal Batra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The jersey also includes a jock tag depicting a dove carrying an olive branch, while the Pride’s familiar purple trims the collar, cuffs and player lettering.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Like other series in a similar position, most notably Dick Wolf’s dramas, Grey’s Anatomy has gone through budget trims the last couple of seasons, including reducing the episodic guarantees of veteran cast members the last two years, with each appearing in 14 of the show’s 18 episodes each season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
That figure is likely to keep sliding, particularly if the Fed trims rates later this year.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Upper trims, like the GT-Line AWD, provide more power for driving enthusiasts.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Beyond the shell fabric are waterproof membranes, adhesives, trims, zippers, cords and heat-transfer labels sourced from different suppliers, each with its own chemical and manufacturing considerations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Instead of bigger SUVs or higher trims — versions of a model with more features and elevated prices — many shoppers are sticking with simpler options like compact sedans, entry-level pickups or the most basic version on the dealer's lot.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Higher trims bring semi-aniline leather, ambient lighting, and a panoramic roof that makes the cabin feel airy and upscale.
—New Atlas, 2 May 2026
The towing capacity is 8,700 pounds, slightly less in extended length trims.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Ornate Molding Simple is the name of the game in today's cooking spaces, so skip any ornate moldings on cabinet doors or trims, Sherman advises.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The 2026 model, with only minor changes from 2025, is available in Premiere, Reserve and Black Label trims.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The third round of voting trims the field to four restaurants.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
The Yale Repertory Theatre is using a 2019 adaptation by Frank Galati, which takes the standard Derek Prouse translation which has been around nearly as long as Ionesco original French script and trims it judiciously for maximum theatrical impact.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Trusting the reader trims needless words.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
As the United Nations inevitably trims its support for sustainable development, Asia is going to have to find a replacement source of capital.
—Naina Subberwal Batra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The jersey also includes a jock tag depicting a dove carrying an olive branch, while the Pride’s familiar purple trims the collar, cuffs and player lettering.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Like other series in a similar position, most notably Dick Wolf’s dramas, Grey’s Anatomy has gone through budget trims the last couple of seasons, including reducing the episodic guarantees of veteran cast members the last two years, with each appearing in 14 of the show’s 18 episodes each season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
That figure is likely to keep sliding, particularly if the Fed trims rates later this year.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trims
Noun
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When kuru’s vocals get more monotone, Backstage hologram ornaments the toplines with gorgeous digital keyboard parts that reference the crusty, low-res soundtracks of Nintendo DS-era RPGs like Pokemon Diamond & Pearl.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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During the service, it is presented along with a number of spiritual ornaments, including the sovereign's orb and several swords, per the Royal Collection Trust.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Levy masters one hilarious perplexed comedic reaction after another as Nicky, a closeted pastor with a zany, highly dysfunctional family.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The future belongs to the developer who masters the ability to break down human expertise into reusable agent skills.—
Mohith Shrivastava,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Those of us who love her were able to finally take a breather on this one when the film bros eventually shut up and were able to admit that Hathaway totally whips ass in this franchise closer.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Canty is one of the coaches who whips students into shape.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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For beard trims and shaves, go to Pisterzi in Soho.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The clean, green foliage decorates the plant through the growing season.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Limit decorations, oversized furniture, and excessive plants to keep the porch tidy and inviting.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
4 May 2026
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Guests at the preview got a peek at table decorations and other aesthetic concepts for the ball, which raises money to benefit San Diego-area nonprofits.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Over-spraying leads to streaks, which defeats the entire purpose.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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On the back of four Premier League defeats in a row and a squad pockmarked by injuries, some kind of change was required.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The United States bombs Iran's nuclear facilities days later.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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Page Six gets a Hollywood edition Papps declined last week to reveal what stories his reporters were chasing and what bombs the political columnists will throw in its first editions.—
Christopher Weber,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Trims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trims. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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