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
Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
It’s made with airy-soft fabric and finished with a collar, contrast trim, and handy pockets — an easy throw-on for errands, brunch, and other activities.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
For audiophiles, the flagship trim offers a Bowers & Wilkins 25-speaker system.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
It's also expected to be able to tackle watering duties, weeding or picking flowers/fruits, and is even reported capable of interacting with pets – perhaps walking pooch while trimming the lawn or playing fetch.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
During the fly-by in Matosinhos four skippers—each appearing trim and tired but radiating enthusiastic energy—shared thoughts on the challenges and rewards of the route from Portsmouth.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
It’s made with airy-soft fabric and finished with a collar, contrast trim, and handy pockets — an easy throw-on for errands, brunch, and other activities.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
It’s made with a gorgeous canvas material that’s embossed with black trim and silver tone hardware.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
For audiophiles, the flagship trim offers a Bowers & Wilkins 25-speaker system.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
On Wednesday, the Danish pharmaceutical giant announced plans to trim 9,000 jobs.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
It's also expected to be able to tackle watering duties, weeding or picking flowers/fruits, and is even reported capable of interacting with pets – perhaps walking pooch while trimming the lawn or playing fetch.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
Adjective
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Southerners know the importance of keeping a clean and tidy house.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Financial details remain undisclosed, but international presales moved briskly at film markets over the past year, suggesting Yeon and his collaborators have likely already made a tidy return.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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But another medieval shape-loving star is Sydney Sweeney, a friend of Sánchez-Bezos and one of her many celebrity wedding guests.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Labubu keychains everyone is obsessed with are furry and come in different colors, shapes and sizes.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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There’s a point at which there are too many ornaments on the Christmas tree and the whole thing is in danger of tipping over.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even professional translators in Shanghai and New York are scrambling to master new AI models to safeguard their jobs.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The star recalled his early days, from performing with Michael Jackson and being friends with Alfonso, before learning how to master his Tango routine.—
Joelle Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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The tight end completed a pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a 37-yard score in the fourth quarter and whipped out some moves in the end zone to celebrate.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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People also experimented with brown sugar, oat milk, or whipped foam to mimic the cookie’s sweetness and texture.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Sep. 2025
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Lush lumps of rock crab arrived in a flying saucer made of ice and covered with kohlrabi shaved thin as a layer of frost.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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To get into character, the actor had to shave his head, wear a combover and adjust his posture to appear nearly a foot shorter in order to capture the American songwriter's physical appearance.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Families can enjoy painting a watercolor on the terrace with local artist Nancy Willis or a cookie-decorating class with Pastry Chef Celine Plano.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Its reversible design offers you the unique opportunity to decorate with the seasons—the lighter side for spring and summer and the darker to capture the moodiness of fall and winter.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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Zhmo Canvas Tote Bag Finding a work bag that checks every box—fits your laptop, holds your lunch and water bottle, keeps things organized, and still looks stylish—is no small feat.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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This became clear from talking—between watching sail races—to those involved with organizing a Rolex SailGP event in France.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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