trim down
phrasal verb
trimmed down; trimming down; trims down
: to become thinner : to lose weight
He trimmed down over the summer.
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Cut off the rind: Use your knife to trim down the sides of the melon and remove the rind (skip this step if preparing melon slices with the rind on).
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
With several provisions drawing bipartisan attention — both supportive and critical — the coming days will determine whether this sweeping legislation becomes law, gets trimmed down, or stalls altogether.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 5 July 2025
President Trump has fired hundreds of employees at Voice of America (VOA) as his government aims to trim down the size of the federal broadcaster and retool its editorial strategy.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 16 May 2025
The company plans to cut $600 million out of its annual cost base over the next five years by trimming down as Neiman’s is integrated into Saks.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
With several provisions drawing bipartisan attention — both supportive and critical — the coming days will determine whether this sweeping legislation becomes law, gets trimmed down, or stalls altogether.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 5 July 2025
President Trump has fired hundreds of employees at Voice of America (VOA) as his government aims to trim down the size of the federal broadcaster and retool its editorial strategy.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 16 May 2025
The company plans to cut $600 million out of its annual cost base over the next five years by trimming down as Neiman’s is integrated into Saks.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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“Trim down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trim%20down. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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