as in decorated
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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
Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
Hand-Painted Patterns and Metal Detailing Fine china that is hand-painted, features metal detailing, or trimmed with metals like gold or silver is not dishwasher-safe.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
But over time, the big airlines trimmed service at smaller airports.
—Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
When the Tigers trimmed Texas’ 14-point lead to seven, the Longhorns answered emphatically.
—Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis, said the Club would have trimmed its position if permitted.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
In photos exclusively obtained by The Daily Mail, Glanville could be seen smiling and looking festive in a Santa hat trimmed with animal-print fur.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The music branch executive committee’s action means the original song shortlist will be trimmed to 14 titles from the previous 15.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Instead of a traditional foyer, you’re immediately ushered into an epic 50-foot-long living and dining space with a full wall of black metal-trimmed that overlook the backyard.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
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The stairs are lined with a cognac-colored carpet, trimmed in nautical rope.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024
Hand-Painted Patterns and Metal Detailing Fine china that is hand-painted, features metal detailing, or trimmed with metals like gold or silver is not dishwasher-safe.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
But over time, the big airlines trimmed service at smaller airports.
—Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
When the Tigers trimmed Texas’ 14-point lead to seven, the Longhorns answered emphatically.
—Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis, said the Club would have trimmed its position if permitted.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
In photos exclusively obtained by The Daily Mail, Glanville could be seen smiling and looking festive in a Santa hat trimmed with animal-print fur.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The music branch executive committee’s action means the original song shortlist will be trimmed to 14 titles from the previous 15.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Instead of a traditional foyer, you’re immediately ushered into an epic 50-foot-long living and dining space with a full wall of black metal-trimmed that overlook the backyard.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmed
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In at least four of the heists, the thieves threatened their victim with a gun; one victim was pistol whipped, cops said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
23 Dec. 2024
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At the final whistle, James ran onto the field and whipped a towel through the air.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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Her fingers were decorated with equally showstopping rings.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every estate has been meticulously restored, decorated and furnished with a unique style and many of the artworks displayed in the homes have been specially commissioned.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Last October, the institute organized five planning sessions at Brooklyn’s senior center.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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Plants are organized by region; Romero and I started in the Americas, pulling up to an eight-foot-tall Brazilian grape tree, known for the gumball-size purple berries that grow directly on its trunk.—
Nora Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025
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Things happened—or didn’t happen—depending on who had the ear of the president at any moment and who had mastered the dark arts of bureaucratic warfare.—
Henry Farrell,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
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And Valverde has mastered this facet of the game, with five of his six goals this season coming from shots from outside the penalty area — the most by any player in Europe’s top five domestic leagues.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Entire neighborhoods have been flattened, and the death toll is approaching 46,000 people, most of them women and children.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The contract killer named Mad Dog’s been flattened by a car, so what’s a serial killer in training to do?—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
3 Jan. 2025
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Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds for the Spring season.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Giants starter Jason Pinnock was cut while playing under Manuel for the Jets in 2021.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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People cautiously trickled back into the French Quarter, live bands resumed playing at their usual corners and mourners stopped by a makeshift memorial adorned with flowers and Mardi Gras beads.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Worn wood floors, exposed brick walls adorned with local art, and vintage tables with marble tops add to the charm.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Over three decades ago, the first hiking days were arranged at Blue Hills Reservation in 1992, a state park in Milton, Mass, as part of an initiative promoting healthy lifestyles.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The setup is currently being demonstrated in the form of a prototype sleeve which incorporates a total of eight pneumatic actuators arranged in two rows of four.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Trimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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