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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The Blackbird's propellers were trimmed down to hit higher top speeds as well.
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New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Still, a version of the video has continued to circulate on social media; some versions have been trimmed down as people respond to the video.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
This reduces the amount of hands-on cooking time, creates more even browning on the surface of the short ribs, and trims down on the mess.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Broncos cornerback Riley Moss, in the second half of the season, trimmed down the penalties that were a major issue earlier in the year.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Still, a version of the video has continued to circulate on social media; some versions have been trimmed down as people respond to the video.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
This reduces the amount of hands-on cooking time, creates more even browning on the surface of the short ribs, and trims down on the mess.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Broncos cornerback Riley Moss, in the second half of the season, trimmed down the penalties that were a major issue earlier in the year.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for trim down
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“Trim down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trim%20down. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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