trim down

phrasal verb

trimmed down; trimming down; trims down

: to become thinner : to lose weight

He trimmed down over the summer.

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That doubtlessly makes Skeleton Crew feel more formless than would be acceptable if the series had been trimmed down to a movie. —

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 This is reportedly the first time that a spending bill had been trimmed down without consent from government ministries. —

Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024 The America’s Got Talent alum responded to fans on social media after NBC trimmed down her performance to 10 seconds in its coverage of Thursday’s Green Bay Packers-Miami Dolphins game before cutting to commercial. —

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024 Monochromatic two-piece sets that transition well from day to night are also great options for nighttime in Florida and help trim down your packing list. —

Charlotte Davey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trim down