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
Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 2025
The Race Gold theme continues inside, seen on such trim elements as the upholstery’s contrast stitching, the steering wheel’s carbon fiber, and the door panels.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2025
Segments of his base eagerly spread the word, writing the catchphrase on their restaurant receipts or talking to their barbers about it while getting a trim.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Colleen Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
In her memoir, Berg had trimmed the worst bits out, and, as the decades passed, so did the people around her.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
There are six trim levels in total and the pricing is as follows:
LX: $28,690 (starting MSRP)
EX: $30,490 (starting MSRP)
SX: $34,290 (starting MSRP)
SX Prestige: $36,290 (starting MSRP)
X-Line: $32,990 (starting MSRP)
X-Pro Prestige: $39,590 (starting MSRP)
Need a break?
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 2025
The Race Gold theme continues inside, seen on such trim elements as the upholstery’s contrast stitching, the steering wheel’s carbon fiber, and the door panels.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
Noun
Choose a bright, cheery yellow paint or opt for a deep chocolate stain with white window trim for a classic cabin vibe.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2025
Segments of his base eagerly spread the word, writing the catchphrase on their restaurant receipts or talking to their barbers about it while getting a trim.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
Verb
In the meantime, the public works department is trimming trees, clearing pipes and ditches and completing hundreds of drainage inspections across the sprawling county.
—Colleen Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
In her memoir, Berg had trimmed the worst bits out, and, as the decades passed, so did the people around her.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
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Below, shop 12 space-saving storage solutions that keep pots and pans, water bottles, snacks, and more tidy, including deals up to 61 percent off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Keep tidy Dressing sharply doesn’t have to be expensive, says Post Senning, as long as your attire fits your office environment and your body.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
Noun
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These highlight a growing phenomenon where high-profile figures - intentionally or not - shape health trends through their platforms.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Most of my friends and contemporaries are in very good shape.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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The collections are often narrative-driven, reflecting personal experiences and contextual themes that connect ornament with identity and critique.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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The Sunrise Mall store will have a closing sale that includes 20% off of everything except items already discounted at a higher percentage, Father’s Day and graduation cards and 2025 keepsakes and ornaments.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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The tournament is serving as a trial run for FIFA to master the quality of its playing surfaces ahead of the men’s World Cup next year.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Master the LinkedIn inbox, master your growth Message your profile viewers first Every day, people check out your profile.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The suspect, who sported pink hair and several face piercings, got into the 68-year-old victim’s cab around 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, pretending to be a customer, but instead whipped out a knife and demanded the victim’s property, according to cops.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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For example, defendants in this state are allowed to hire experts to lie and the defense can then whip the public into a frenzy by promoting the lies.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2025
Verb
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An article published that year by The New York Times notes that Davis shaved the front of her head for the part.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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To begin, researchers tried to mimic sun exposure by shaving the dorsal skin of mice and applying cis-urocanic acid (dissolved in water).—
Jay Kakade
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2025
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After the supplies were unloaded, Qasem Hassan pulled a medical smock over her black jacket and entered a classroom decorated with diagrams of the digestive system.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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These partners don’t just decorate boats with their logos.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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In 2020, government stimulus efforts overwhelmed financial systems, and fraud rings used that window to organize, fund and scale.—
Rodney Drake,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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