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as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition
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as in whipped
to defeat by a large margin
they trimmed our team by 40 points
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as in shaved
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
trimmed her bangs
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as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
trim a tree for Christmas
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as in organized
to make neat
trimmed the shrubbery in order to enhance the house's curb appeal
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Recent Examples of trimmed
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.
—Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Today his beard was neatly trimmed.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Vista Ridge beat Stony Point while Round Rock trimmed McNeil 47-22.
—Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Those quality steps often get trimmed first when costs spike.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Latini also advises keeping tree limbs trimmed to around two feet away from the home.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Players tackle both the North and South courses during the first two rounds before the field is trimmed for the final two rounds on the South.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Her halterneck design also had an asymmetrical strap on the left side and a silver buckle trimmed with a small star charm, adding some subtle shine to the look.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Mahin’s budget also calls for $127 million trimmed from other programs, including cutting in half community outreach services.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.
—Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
Threes from Holiday and Camara, layups by Caleb Love and a succession of Grant free throws trimmed the deficit to 10 by the end of the quarter as the Celtics’ offense began to stagnate.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Today his beard was neatly trimmed.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Vista Ridge beat Stony Point while Round Rock trimmed McNeil 47-22.
—Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Those quality steps often get trimmed first when costs spike.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Latini also advises keeping tree limbs trimmed to around two feet away from the home.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Players tackle both the North and South courses during the first two rounds before the field is trimmed for the final two rounds on the South.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Her halterneck design also had an asymmetrical strap on the left side and a silver buckle trimmed with a small star charm, adding some subtle shine to the look.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Mahin’s budget also calls for $127 million trimmed from other programs, including cutting in half community outreach services.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmed
Adjective
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Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Houston Texans defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 in the final game of the wild card round of the playoffs on Monday in what might be the end of the Aaron Rodgers era in the NFL.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers were defeated by the Los Angeles Rams, 34-31, on Saturday in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.—
Mike Kaye
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In an unlit room, the children are whipped and verbally chastized.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Mountains of snow accumulated in drifts, whipped by winds of 50 mph or more.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With a day shaved off his sentence for every day of good behavior, plus credit for nearly 19 months already spent behind bars, Grayson could be released in just under 8½ years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Eger’s blonde hair was shaved and her earrings were pulled off, leaving her ears bleeding.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Both hold long bamboo sticks adorned with orange flags.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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According to an Instagram post by the popular bagel shop, a hot sea salt sesame bagel is getting adorned by oyster mushrooms, pumpkin bushi, black pepper, a savory rose fudge, nasturtium and bergamot.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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It was organized by the New York Immigration Coalition.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Girl inside, who probably isn’t dressed, doesn’t answer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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But even more telling, though, are the teams that consistently show up well-dressed, leaving the Miami Heat sitting firmly at the top of that list.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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President Erdoğan mastered this approach—publicly criticizing rate decisions, invoking Islamic prohibitions on interest, signaling displeasure through state media—until governors either complied or departed.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That’s why Warsh is skeptical of the idea that leadership can be mastered from a bookstore shelf.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Trimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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