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
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Unlike most of Filson’s offerings, the cut of this jacket is trim, short, and boxy.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
William Gavin, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
From fibers and fabrics to trims, circularity continued to gain momentum.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2025
The Trojans scored a touchdown on the game’s final play to trim the Bruins’ lead to 20-19.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
For 2025 the company added a new Black Edition trim, tested here, with 20-inch wheels, dark trim and welcome lighting with the Infiniti logo.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Unlike most of Filson’s offerings, the cut of this jacket is trim, short, and boxy.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
Noun
As of January, trims of the Model X, Y, 3, and Cybertruck all qualify for the tax credit, according to the Energy Department.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
From fibers and fabrics to trims, circularity continued to gain momentum.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
Iowa Iowa, which also has a Republican trifecta controlling its statehouse and governor's office, is trimming its individual income tax rate to a flat rate of 3.8% starting Jan. 1, down from a top tax rate of 5.7% in 2024, the Des Moines Register reports.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2025
The Trojans scored a touchdown on the game’s final play to trim the Bruins’ lead to 20-19.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
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Its tidy exterior is clad in a wood-look plank siding trimmed in white to coordinate with a range of architectural styles.Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Follow the tantalizingly tidy writer of this newsletter on the socials @jimreineking 🎊.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s picks Pelly’s writing has long helped shape discourse about these bigger questions.Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
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Depending on the shape, The Goya comes in a leather or chain strap and there are three sizes from which to choose.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nothing drives this designer crazier than seeing icicle lights, oversized ornaments, and inflatable snowmen in my neighbors’ yards in February!Steven John, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024
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Most of the trees have ornaments made of shells, driftwood, even starfish.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Transforming classic dishes into allergen-friendly versions is an art Chef Liz has mastered.Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, quantum computers training on quantum data need exponentially fewer examples to master a task.Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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That led to an argument, and Little allegedly whipped out a knife, stabbing the victim twice in the chest, police said.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The first clip the star shared was of his hair being partially shaved off from behind, then a video of the front of his forehead with a new, marked line indicating where the transplant would be.Bailey Richards, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Get The Recipe 19 of 20 Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup A slow cooker is the trick to shaving off hands-on time for this classic soup.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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Every estate has been meticulously restored, decorated and furnished with a unique style and many of the artworks displayed in the homes have been specially commissioned.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Owner Ann Butler decorated it with gorgeous marble countertops, close-out sale tables, garage sale finds and silverware from three grandmothers, then added great food and heaps of hope.Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Amazon shoppers love these for keeping their footwear protected and organized.Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
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Create Your Budget Strategy Now comes the pivotal moment—organizing your budget.Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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