as in ornaments
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 masters
to achieve a victory over
a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition
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as in whips
to defeat by a large margin
they trimmed our team by 40 points
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as in shaves
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
trimmed her bangs
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as in decorates
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
trim a tree for Christmas
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as in organizes
to make neat
trimmed the shrubbery in order to enhance the house's curb appeal
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Recent Examples of trims
Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Handling will also feel different because of a Bentley Performance Active chassis, a feature that was previously only available on the Speed and Mulliner trims.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Handsome diamond pattern upholstery adds class to upper trims.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
Moving up to the Fieldmaster and Trialmaster trims adds an electronically locking differential on each of its solid axles.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Freescape plans to build its camper on several different Ford Tourneo Custom trims.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Light summer trims and proper tool care keep your maple looking neat and thriving year after year.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Combined, the Bronco and Bronco Sport outsell the Jeep Wrangler, hitting a record of more than 280,000 vehicles last year, up 20%, boosted by a more than doubling of entry-model trims.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Some popular models that may require midgrade plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Acura gave Teggy trims its top-level nine-inch infotainment screen with very seamless and no-nonsense software, standard wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, two USB-C outlets and a wireless phone charger.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
To keep my beard looking attractive, a hairstylist trims it every two weeks.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
The move trims the quarterback room down to four players, including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, there are enough trims and configurations available to find a model tailored to your power, tech and feature needs as a driver.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Handling will also feel different because of a Bentley Performance Active chassis, a feature that was previously only available on the Speed and Mulliner trims.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Handsome diamond pattern upholstery adds class to upper trims.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
Moving up to the Fieldmaster and Trialmaster trims adds an electronically locking differential on each of its solid axles.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Freescape plans to build its camper on several different Ford Tourneo Custom trims.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Light summer trims and proper tool care keep your maple looking neat and thriving year after year.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Combined, the Bronco and Bronco Sport outsell the Jeep Wrangler, hitting a record of more than 280,000 vehicles last year, up 20%, boosted by a more than doubling of entry-model trims.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
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That figure is likely to keep sliding, particularly if the Fed trims rates later this year.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Some popular models that may require midgrade plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Acura gave Teggy trims its top-level nine-inch infotainment screen with very seamless and no-nonsense software, standard wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, two USB-C outlets and a wireless phone charger.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
To keep my beard looking attractive, a hairstylist trims it every two weeks.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
The move trims the quarterback room down to four players, including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trims
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Fill the base with white sand and a handful of small ornaments for interest at the base (the sand will also keep the display from tipping over).—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kelly green walls, golden chandeliers and vibrant red ornaments set the stage for a dining experience set to a '50s playlist of Sinatra and Dean Martin.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Stylist Chrissy Rasmussen masters the layered medium-length look on clients.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
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Bette Davis masters a rare light comedy turn as Sherry's long-suffering secretary, with Jimmy Durante as a visitor from Broadway and Wizard of Oz (1939) good witch Billie Burke as the overwhelmed matriarch of the Stanley clan.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Benbrook whips Diamond Hill-Jarvis Benbrook stayed on pace for a playoff berth in District 8-4A as the Lady Bobcats thumped Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis 55-7.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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Witness as Guy Fieri shaves his iconic goatee and trades his frosty spikes for a sensible combover.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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However, the new measurements, courtesy of NASA's Juno spacecraft that is currently orbiting Jupiter, shaves about five miles (8 km) off the equator and about 15 miles (24 km) off at the poles.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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Next, think about the food and decorations that will be filling the space.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the early first century, Tiberius expanded his family’s beachside home into an opulent complex, adding more rooms, richer frescoes, and marble decorations.—
Erica Firpo,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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If New England defeats the Seattle Seahawks, Vrabel will become the first person to ever win a Super Bowl as both a player and a head coach for the same franchise.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Gold Coast League co-champions Brentwood and Crossroads have already met twice and could meet a third time in the second round of the Division 1 playoffs if Brentwood defeats Fairmont Prep and Crossroads defeats Long Beach Poly.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Page Six gets a Hollywood edition Papps declined last week to reveal what stories his reporters were chasing and what bombs the political columnists will throw in its first editions.—
Christopher Weber,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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If Venezuela and its region instead spiral into chaos and suffering, Trump will merely look like a bully, a president who cowers when facing the mighty — in Moscow or Beijing, say — but bombs those who can’t return fire, whether in Nigeria, Yemen or Venezuela.—
Andreas Kluth,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Trims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trims. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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