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
Andrew Williams, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
One recent study found formaldehyde in 20% of the cotton clothing researchers examined, but it was gone after the items had been washed.
Cars
Formaldehyde adhesives can be found in vehicle dashboards, seat coverings, flooring materials, carpeting, door trim, window sealant and armrests.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 13 Jan. 2025
In recent years, members who are artisans have spruced up the clubhouse, making custom windows and Austrian-style trim and window boxes.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The Kings trimmed the lead that was hovering around 20 for most of the game to 11 with 8-plus minutes left before the former Finals MVP returned from a rest and helped put the game away.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Both would be useful additions, but likely would not fit into a smart ring as trim as the current Samsung Galaxy Ring.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
One recent study found formaldehyde in 20% of the cotton clothing researchers examined, but it was gone after the items had been washed.
Cars
Formaldehyde adhesives can be found in vehicle dashboards, seat coverings, flooring materials, carpeting, door trim, window sealant and armrests.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
The data comes from more than 300,000 respondents in the U.S. and looked at 20 different trouble areas, like squeaky breaks, deteriorating interior trim, and EV charging problems.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 13 Jan. 2025
In recent years, members who are artisans have spruced up the clubhouse, making custom windows and Austrian-style trim and window boxes.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
Microsoft also trimmed its workforce by 10,000 employees in 2023 while consolidating office space.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The Kings trimmed the lead that was hovering around 20 for most of the game to 11 with 8-plus minutes left before the former Finals MVP returned from a rest and helped put the game away.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
Adjective
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Even the most game-changing of defensive actions look tidy when handled with masterful precision.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Though at times the plot can feel a tad tidy, the sight of a few seams doesn’t take away from this funny and poignant, bittersweet and moving — yet never maudlin — debut.—
Isaac Fitzgerald,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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After a heart attack, scar tissue often forms to allow the organ to keep its shape, but the downside is that this tissue doesn’t beat.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
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There is always the human form on the one hand, and lines and shapes on the other.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2025
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Much of this nostalgia stems from decorations from Kendall’s childhood handed down from her mom Kris–most notably her collection of Christopher Radko tree ornaments.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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Various merchandise products were sold including tote bags, a plush toy, 50th anniversary hoodies and t-shirts, ceramic mugs, 18-ounce and 32-ounce thermal bottles, cold cup ornaments, pins and key chains.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Focus on understanding end-to-end processes and business cases and mastering the art of asking questions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The challenges his agenda attempts to address accumulated over decades, and are now greater than can be mastered by any one leader, or even one country.—
Massimo Calabresi,
TIME,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Today infernos whipped by a perfect storm of high winds and drought conditions hit the Western edges of the United States especially hard.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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As the fire came closer, whipped by strong winds barreling down the mountains, no ambulance appeared.—
Claire Fahy,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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Planners say it’s expected to shave 12 minutes off travel times for buses and commuters and five minutes for others.—
Adrian Rodriguez,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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And while Clay may face a battle to expand its use cases within a larger organization, companies that start shaving several percentage points off of their operating expenses will be difficult to pull away from Clay, said Meritech’s Alex Kurland, who led the new funding round.—
Alex Konrad,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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For their cake, the couple opted for an apple cinnamon sponge confection with peach jam and mascarpone filling, and cognac tonka bean buttercream decorated with seasonal flowers by Aimee France.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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Mack’s keys, attached to a fob decorated with her daughters’ photographs, dangled from the inside lock.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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The portraits were part of a larger exhibit organized by the Holocaust Memorial Trust, Jewish News and Royal Photographic Society (of which Princess Kate is patron), bringing together 75 powerful images of survivors and their family members to mark 75 years since the Holocaust ended.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Soccer Three top players in Southern Section girls soccer have been ruled ineligible for the rest of the season for taking part in a training camp organized by a pro team.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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