as in tidy
being clean and in good order
kept his journal entries trim, never crossing out words or scribbling, but printing exactly and nicely
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as in shape
a state of being or fitness
the doctor declared her to be in good trim for the race
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as in ornament
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 to master
to achieve a victory over
a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition
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as in to whip
to defeat by a large margin
they trimmed our team by 40 points
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as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
trimmed her bangs
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
trim a tree for Christmas
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as in to organize
to make neat
trimmed the shrubbery in order to enhance the house's curb appeal
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Recent Examples of trim
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
Stain tends to interact with natural wood grain, which can create variations that clash with siding, trim, and even your outdoor furniture.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Yacob Reyes, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
The latest trim issue comes as public opinion may be souring on Tesla, at least in many key demographics.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Wally’s Cafe and wild Chinook salmon three ways (belly tartare, grilled loin and trim fried into a tater tot) at Localis.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Floral motif pillows, fringe trim, and the velvet fabric used on the sofa create a sofa that feels warm and inviting while also feeling put together and sophisticated.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
Stain tends to interact with natural wood grain, which can create variations that clash with siding, trim, and even your outdoor furniture.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
Driving the news: Lawmakers are weighing competing proposals to ease taxes for residents:
A sales tax trim from 6% to 5.25% that House Speaker Daniel Perez (R-Miami) pitched.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
The latest trim issue comes as public opinion may be souring on Tesla, at least in many key demographics.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Mike White is known for filming longer episodes before trimming them down.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Wally’s Cafe and wild Chinook salmon three ways (belly tartare, grilled loin and trim fried into a tater tot) at Localis.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
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But with all of the other roster needs, taking care of the insurance plan at the most important position was a tidy bit of business by the front office.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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And just to put a tidy bow on her freshman awards season, Bueckers became the first freshman to win the Associated Press Women’s Basketball Player of the Year Award—an honor which, as a video of the announcement shows, brought her to tears.—
Lizzy Briskin,
SELF,
3 Apr. 2025
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For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several key measures.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Its rectangular shape evokes a vintage cigarette pouch, and every detail harks back to the fashion house’s extensive, industry-defining legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Distinguished by its lack of ornament, the building overlooks historic Michaelerplatz.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2025
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The ornaments were first in Spiegel’s catalog and offered wholesale to retailers Kress, Woolworth’s and Eagle’s throughout the country.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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To learn even more about the Omnibus changes and how an ERP-centric system can benefit your business, read SAP’s latest white paper on mastering CSRD here.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Egwene trains to master Tel'aran'rhiod while Mat's group pursues Liandrin's Black Ajah.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Take it from us and whip out this gem for special occasions versus everyday wear, as Gucci recommends shielding it from direct light, heat, and rain.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the early hours of April 21, 1775, gale-force winds whipped across the town square, driving the shivering sentries from their posts to the shelter of their beds.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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For comparison, the release estimates that the 2018-19 Trump trade war with China shaved 0.2% off GDP and killed 142,000 jobs.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Elon Musk, meanwhile, lost $11 billion on Thursday, adding to the $99 billion the Tesla CEO has lost this year, and saw 5.5 percent shaved off Tesla’s shares.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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The cake, decorated with mini eggs in pink, blue and purple, looks good enough to eat.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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With a light and fluffy texture, these are ideal for topping, decorating and spreading on baked goods.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ortiz, one of Del Records’ artists, had been scheduled to perform at a concert organized by Pérez in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico, when the promoter was sanctioned, FBI Special Agent Lauren Radke wrote in an affidavit filed in court.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Diaz’s sister-in-law organized a GoFundMe account to raise money for funeral expenses.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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