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
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Antique or fragile glass items may also shatter under heat, and glassware finished with metallic trims or decorations can cause sparks or fires.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Fresh walls and old trims can be a pointless exercise, as shabby trims will attract attention for all the wrong reasons.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
The Navigator comes in standard and long wheelbase, the Navigator L option, as well as the Reserve Edition and the high end Black Label trims.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
In 2024, the American firm released a collaboration with the lifestyle brand founded by Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz, which included a collection of fabrics, wall coverings and trims that reflect her eclectic runway fashions and South American spirit.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
There are six solid color options available, but the other 11 styles that have stripes and contrasting trims are much more popular.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
But despite rumors that Tesla might finally release the $25,000 model that CEO Elon Musk has been teasing since 2020, the new trims are well above that price, and sacrifice a few features.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The Standard versions are indeed cheaper than yesterday’s Premium trims, with the Model Y dropping by $5,000 and the Model 3 by $5,500.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
The move trims the quarterback room down to four players, including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
The nightwear ensemble was, of course, bedazzled with purple faux fur cuff trims.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Antique or fragile glass items may also shatter under heat, and glassware finished with metallic trims or decorations can cause sparks or fires.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Fresh walls and old trims can be a pointless exercise, as shabby trims will attract attention for all the wrong reasons.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
The Navigator comes in standard and long wheelbase, the Navigator L option, as well as the Reserve Edition and the high end Black Label trims.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
In 2024, the American firm released a collaboration with the lifestyle brand founded by Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz, which included a collection of fabrics, wall coverings and trims that reflect her eclectic runway fashions and South American spirit.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
There are six solid color options available, but the other 11 styles that have stripes and contrasting trims are much more popular.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
But despite rumors that Tesla might finally release the $25,000 model that CEO Elon Musk has been teasing since 2020, the new trims are well above that price, and sacrifice a few features.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The Standard versions are indeed cheaper than yesterday’s Premium trims, with the Model Y dropping by $5,000 and the Model 3 by $5,500.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
As of October 27, the CME FedWatch tool derived from 30-Day Fed Funds futures implies a roughly 98% probability that the Fed trims the policy rate by 25 basis points this week.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
The move trims the quarterback room down to four players, including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trims
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Plus, the kit comes with ornaments, candles, and a star for the full festive experience.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Creating warmth, coziness, and tradition means layering in the personal touches — the kids’ ornaments, family photos, and holiday pillows — that make our home feel both nostalgic and uniquely ours.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This storied sandwich is served each year at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia; and many have long tried to replicate the recipe, which seemingly masters the perfect ratio of ingredients for classic egg salad.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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Focus is difficult and hardly anyone masters the skill.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The wind whips across the peak, marked as per usual around here with a pile of stones and colorful prayer flags tied to the top like sails on the mast of a ship.—
Joe Baur,
Outside,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the video, Campos whips her long hair in disbelief.—
Christina Noriega,
Refinery29,
13 Oct. 2025
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To achieve this, Hank takes control in the dynamic and shaves Aaron’s entire body.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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In one scene, Johnson’s character goes to the barber shop and shaves his hair.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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The mural decorates the north side of the building facing Oak Middle School.—
Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her husband sold some of the rare Stephen King memorabilia that decorates their home.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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Jump down for more can’t-miss deals on inflatable outdoor Christmas decorations.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The advisories repeatedly urge residents to secure outdoor items, including seasonal holiday decorations, and to use extra caution when driving, particularly for high-profile and commercial vehicles.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to Politico, a landslide election generally refers to a race in which the winning candidate defeats their opponent by a margin of at least 10 percentage points.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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In these sparsely populated spaces, the mountain always defeats the human, instilling a deep respect for the environment.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ukraine bombs Russian energy infrastructure to defend civilians and destroy the Kremlin war machine.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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Remind them their worth is non-negotiable When your child fails — gets cut from the team, bombs a test — remind them their value isn't up for debate.—
Jennifer Breheny Wallace,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Trims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trims. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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