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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But after discussions with business groups and Polis’ office, the bill was trimmed down to apply only after the governor has declared a disaster in the state.
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The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
This reduces the amount of hands-on cooking time, creates more even browning on the surface of the short ribs, and trims down on the mess.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
What was once a 22-point Nets lead was trimmed down to five at the break.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Ticket prices have gone up, exhibition schedules have been trimmed down, and the museum’s endowment has grown—but not enough.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
This reduces the amount of hands-on cooking time, creates more even browning on the surface of the short ribs, and trims down on the mess.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
What was once a 22-point Nets lead was trimmed down to five at the break.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
Ticket prices have gone up, exhibition schedules have been trimmed down, and the museum’s endowment has grown—but not enough.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trim down
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“Trim down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trim%20down. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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