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
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Fuel economy is undeniably poor, the vehicle feels heavy and the fanciest off-road hardware is tied to upper trims, so get ready to pony up.
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Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Clean curtains and liners regularly, steam out wrinkles, and add trims or custom touches like monograms.
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Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
From boho lace trims and monochromatic styling to chainmail textures and waist-cinching accessories, this season’s slip dress outfits prove the timeless piece can feel both effortlessly minimal and boldly fashion-forward.
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Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
When cleaning, spread a towel on countertops and trims to protect them from water and cleaners.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).
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Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
The Raval is based on VW’s new MEB+ platform, with six trims and four motors to choose from.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
Coupes are easier to find under $25,000 than convertibles or the later higher-performance Grand Sport trims.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
For 2026, the hybrid is offered in LXS, EX, SX, and SX Prestige trims.
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Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
The 2026 model, with only minor changes from 2025, is available in Premiere, Reserve and Black Label trims.
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
The third round of voting trims the field to four restaurants.
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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.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
Trusting the reader trims needless words.
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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.
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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.
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Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Whimsical elements come through in Anna Sui’s mixed media appliqués and ruffle trims on jeans and denim skirts, Chanel’s denim coordinates covered in clear sequins, Kenzo’s sets decorated with flower embroideries and Stella McCartney’s jeans with carnival stripes.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Fuel economy is undeniably poor, the vehicle feels heavy and the fanciest off-road hardware is tied to upper trims, so get ready to pony up.
—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Clean curtains and liners regularly, steam out wrinkles, and add trims or custom touches like monograms.
—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
From boho lace trims and monochromatic styling to chainmail textures and waist-cinching accessories, this season’s slip dress outfits prove the timeless piece can feel both effortlessly minimal and boldly fashion-forward.
—
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
When cleaning, spread a towel on countertops and trims to protect them from water and cleaners.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).
—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
The Raval is based on VW’s new MEB+ platform, with six trims and four motors to choose from.
—
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
Coupes are easier to find under $25,000 than convertibles or the later higher-performance Grand Sport trims.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Verb
Coppola's preferred version of the film, Final Cut, removes or trims a handful of sequences, including the exchange between Willard (Martin Sheen) and the Playboy Playmates, and Kurtz (Marlon Brando) reading from TIME magazine.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
For 2026, the hybrid is offered in LXS, EX, SX, and SX Prestige trims.
—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trims
Noun
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Lawn Ornaments Too many lawn ornaments, such as gnomes, fairies, dolls, or flamingos, read as tacky to Emily Roose, the founder of Emily Roose Interiors.
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These ornaments were originally intended to symbolize speed, elegance and technological optimism.
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Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on!
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Levy masters one hilarious perplexed comedic reaction after another as Nicky, a closeted pastor with a zany, highly dysfunctional family.
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The vessel bends, blocks, and whips the wind into complex micro-currents before the air ever hits the sails.
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In the fourth minute, Meschack Elia whips a ball across the box to Bakambu, eight yards from goal.
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Zillow says that a pale pink bathroom could lose you up to $6,013, while a pale pink kitchen shaves an extra $4,201 off potential buyers' offers.
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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.
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The sandals are embellished with the signature Ribbon buckle, which decorates a dainty strap that wraps delicately around the ankle.
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Among the first illustrators Vicki represented was Robert Grossman, who eventually became Annie’s dad — his art still decorates the walls.
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And then someone arranges logistics and provides the weapon.
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Aria even has a musical director, who arranges performances and special events and compiles soundtracks for individual stays.
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Minimize decorations if your storage is displayed.
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One notable instance came in season 1 of America's Sweethearts, when Powell was reprimanded for asking where her ornament was on the locker room Christmas tree, as opposed to expressing gratitude for the decorations.
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What will most likely play out at Night of Champions is that Rhodes somehow retains his WWE Championship while Uso defeats Femi to win the KOTR, likely due to interference from Brock Lesnar.
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But the governor’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year would limit companies’ ability to claim tax credits, which the entertainment groups argue defeats the purpose of the expansion.
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