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
New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
Light summer trims and proper tool care keep your maple looking neat and thriving year after year.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
The lineup includes the LX, EX, SX, SX and new X-Line and X-Pro Prestige trims.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Combined, the Bronco and Bronco Sport outsell the Jeep Wrangler, hitting a record of more than 280,000 vehicles last year, up 20%, boosted by a more than doubling of entry-model trims.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
Honda does advertise a Civic starting at under $25,000, although more expensive trims are also offered.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Regular trims and conditioning treatment masks will help keep the hair in tip-top shape.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
One challenge of obtaining consistent feedstock in the appropriate format and composition is due to the fact that variation in fiber blends, dye finishes and the presence of trims leads to high rejection rates or extra filtration.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
Skip cosmetic pruning of conifers during the coldest part of winter and delay shaping trims for ornamental yews, junipers, boxwoods, and tree-type conifers like dwarf spruces until after the new flush of growth in spring.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
To keep my beard looking attractive, a hairstylist trims it every two weeks.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 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
Both these trims are pretty simple electrics at their core.
—New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
Light summer trims and proper tool care keep your maple looking neat and thriving year after year.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
The lineup includes the LX, EX, SX, SX and new X-Line and X-Pro Prestige trims.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Combined, the Bronco and Bronco Sport outsell the Jeep Wrangler, hitting a record of more than 280,000 vehicles last year, up 20%, boosted by a more than doubling of entry-model trims.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
Honda does advertise a Civic starting at under $25,000, although more expensive trims are also offered.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Regular trims and conditioning treatment masks will help keep the hair in tip-top shape.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
One challenge of obtaining consistent feedstock in the appropriate format and composition is due to the fact that variation in fiber blends, dye finishes and the presence of trims leads to high rejection rates or extra filtration.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
Skip cosmetic pruning of conifers during the coldest part of winter and delay shaping trims for ornamental yews, junipers, boxwoods, and tree-type conifers like dwarf spruces until after the new flush of growth in spring.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
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Acura gave Teggy trims its top-level nine-inch infotainment screen with very seamless and no-nonsense software, standard wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, two USB-C outlets and a wireless phone charger.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
To keep my beard looking attractive, a hairstylist trims it every two weeks.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 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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Find jewelry, homewares, Christmas ornaments, gifts, and more at this artisan store, which represents many different craftsmakers and has two locations in town.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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But over the next 75 years, people kept tweaking the cocktail, hanging ornaments on it.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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Stylist Chrissy Rasmussen masters the layered medium-length look on clients.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
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Bette Davis masters a rare light comedy turn as Sherry's long-suffering secretary, with Jimmy Durante as a visitor from Broadway and Wizard of Oz (1939) good witch Billie Burke as the overwhelmed matriarch of the Stanley clan.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Benbrook whips Diamond Hill-Jarvis Benbrook stayed on pace for a playoff berth in District 8-4A as the Lady Bobcats thumped Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis 55-7.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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Parker Lee was a new addition in season 3 as Mac's roomie — and an eventual victim of the campus rapist who attacks female students and shaves their heads.—
Sezin Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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Hockey players cut more, so Emmet shaves deeper.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
22 Dec. 2025
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The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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Zohran Mamdani has just moved in, and considering the thoughtful aesthetic details of his campaign—which his stylish first lady, artist Rama Duwaji, had a hand in designing—we’re pining for a look at how the couple decorates their new digs.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
14 Jan. 2026
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The open shelf keeps decorations on display and TV remotes handy, while the two drawers underneath offer chic hiding spots for clutter when unexpected guests stop by.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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Today, with the plush sofas and cozy decorations installed by the real estate folks tasked with selling the place, the house feels very much like a home.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2026
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Richard Raffalow Valley Glen Navy defeats Cincinnati 35-13 in the Liberty Bowl and is ranked 22 in the latest AP poll.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Narrow defeats to a rejuvenated Milan and reigning champions Napoli were far easier to swallow, and a victory in Sardinia would have seen Roma stay within a point of the leading duo.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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If Venezuela and its region instead spiral into chaos and suffering, Trump will merely look like a bully, a president who cowers when facing the mighty — in Moscow or Beijing, say — but bombs those who can’t return fire, whether in Nigeria, Yemen or Venezuela.—
Andreas Kluth,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Above, South Lake Tahoe ripper Emma Dayberry bombs through Kirkwood’s fabled Finger chutes, a quick traverse off of the Cornice Express six-pack chairlift.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Trims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trims. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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