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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
Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Yet one reason that Conan now rules the Oscars like the new Jimmy Kimmel, if not the new Billy Crystal, is that the jokes were trimmed of the cutting sharpness the Oscars have flirted with in the past.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Led by captain Ryan Mutschler (22 points, 12 rebounds) and Cole Madden (14 points, 10 rebounds), the Hawks trimmed the deficit to only two with 22 seconds remaining.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Georgetown picked up momentum twice in the second half and went on runs that trimmed it to an eight-point difference, but Ross connected on 3-pointers from the corner to swing the momentum back both times.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
So grab your pruners and cut with confidence, knowing that these 7 shrubs thrive when trimmed early in the season.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026
Evans opened the second half with 3-point shots by junior Abimael Belleus and sophomore Jakai Hardy, followed by a scoop shot by Belleus that trimmed the deficit to 34-28.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Cubs make more roster cuts The Cubs trimmed their big-league camp roster to 46 players Thursday with a series of moves.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
From there, a Brock two-out, two-run home run trimmed the Aggies' lead to just one before Willits blasted a solo shot to tie the game at 7-7.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 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
Raúl was solid, his hands meaty and strong, his fingernails curved and trimmed.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Yet one reason that Conan now rules the Oscars like the new Jimmy Kimmel, if not the new Billy Crystal, is that the jokes were trimmed of the cutting sharpness the Oscars have flirted with in the past.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Led by captain Ryan Mutschler (22 points, 12 rebounds) and Cole Madden (14 points, 10 rebounds), the Hawks trimmed the deficit to only two with 22 seconds remaining.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Georgetown picked up momentum twice in the second half and went on runs that trimmed it to an eight-point difference, but Ross connected on 3-pointers from the corner to swing the momentum back both times.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
So grab your pruners and cut with confidence, knowing that these 7 shrubs thrive when trimmed early in the season.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026
Evans opened the second half with 3-point shots by junior Abimael Belleus and sophomore Jakai Hardy, followed by a scoop shot by Belleus that trimmed the deficit to 34-28.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Cubs make more roster cuts The Cubs trimmed their big-league camp roster to 46 players Thursday with a series of moves.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
From there, a Brock two-out, two-run home run trimmed the Aggies' lead to just one before Willits blasted a solo shot to tie the game at 7-7.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmed
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The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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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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In their most recent matchup, UCI defeated the Aztecs, 55-45, at Viejas Arena in the first round of the 2023 WNIT.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Blue Devils defeated Florida, Arkansas, Kansas and Michigan State, among others.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices whipped from nearly $120 per barrel, their highest since 2022, back toward $90.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices whipped from nearly $120 per barrel, the highest since 2022, back toward $90.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The cheese, though, is white Prairie Breeze, shaved fine and mounded like a snowdrift atop the bowl.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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At one point in his teenage years, Diaz was publicly humiliated by the football team who forcefully shaved his curly hair.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mi Pueblo Supermarket has two locations, each roof adorned in the flags of Latin American countries.—
Bob Carlton,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Survivors wore leis, and pineapples adorned with sunglasses sat on every table in the Staybridge’s modest meeting room.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday, the residency’s first day of service was picketed by protesters organized by White in conjunction with the hospitality-labor organization One Fair Wage.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Her mother will finally see Where the Silence Is Heard in Copenhagen, where the couple has also organized a meet-up with a group of Chilean exiles.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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Best dressed women Jessie Buckley in Chanel Zee highlighted best actress winner Jessie Buckley's pink and red Chanel dress as a top choice from Sunday's festivities.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Taylor has been this season’s inarguable best dressed star.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
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There was the genre-bending aesthetic Kamara has long mastered in his designs and styling, where streetwear and formal attire seamlessly meld, much like a jazz number.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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This team might just have mastered it more than any in recent years.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Trimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmed. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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