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
Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 2025
The Race Gold theme continues inside, seen on such trim elements as the upholstery’s contrast stitching, the steering wheel’s carbon fiber, and the door panels.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
This is a departure from the main house, where colorful trim is the rule.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Colleen Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
In her memoir, Berg had trimmed the worst bits out, and, as the decades passed, so did the people around her.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
There are six trim levels in total and the pricing is as follows:
LX: $28,690 (starting MSRP)
EX: $30,490 (starting MSRP)
SX: $34,290 (starting MSRP)
SX Prestige: $36,290 (starting MSRP)
X-Line: $32,990 (starting MSRP)
X-Pro Prestige: $39,590 (starting MSRP)
Need a break?
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 2025
The Race Gold theme continues inside, seen on such trim elements as the upholstery’s contrast stitching, the steering wheel’s carbon fiber, and the door panels.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
Noun
The 2025 Kia Sorento is available in 7 trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX,
SX Prestige, X-Line and X-line Pro.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
This is a departure from the main house, where colorful trim is the rule.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Verb
In the meantime, the public works department is trimming trees, clearing pipes and ditches and completing hundreds of drainage inspections across the sprawling county.
—Colleen Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
In her memoir, Berg had trimmed the worst bits out, and, as the decades passed, so did the people around her.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
Adjective
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Both Scott and Burns made tidy pars, Scott missing a birdie putt by inches.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
15 June 2025
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Hughes was on pace for 92 points before he got hurt, while Hischier scored 35 goals and drove stout defensive results at a tidy $7.25 million cap hit.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Noun
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These highlight a growing phenomenon where high-profile figures - intentionally or not - shape health trends through their platforms.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Most of my friends and contemporaries are in very good shape.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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The collections are often narrative-driven, reflecting personal experiences and contextual themes that connect ornament with identity and critique.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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The Sunrise Mall store will have a closing sale that includes 20% off of everything except items already discounted at a higher percentage, Father’s Day and graduation cards and 2025 keepsakes and ornaments.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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The tournament is serving as a trial run for FIFA to master the quality of its playing surfaces ahead of the men’s World Cup next year.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Since making his season debut, Betts has been working to master the shortstop position and suffered a fractured toe.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The suspect, who sported pink hair and several face piercings, got into the 68-year-old victim’s cab around 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, pretending to be a customer, but instead whipped out a knife and demanded the victim’s property, according to cops.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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For example, defendants in this state are allowed to hire experts to lie and the defense can then whip the public into a frenzy by promoting the lies.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The accelerated pathway shaves time off the degree by eliminating some electives in the curriculum and the transition-to-residency coursework that’s usually offered in the fourth year.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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That's a more modest bump to the specs of the previous S5 than the four-cylinder car, although one that still shaves a couple of tenths off the 0–60 time.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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After the supplies were unloaded, Qasem Hassan pulled a medical smock over her black jacket and entered a classroom decorated with diagrams of the digestive system.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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These partners don’t just decorate boats with their logos.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Hop Run Tours organizes expeditions to minor league ballparks and major league breweries.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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