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
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
Stain tends to interact with natural wood grain, which can create variations that clash with siding, trim, and even your outdoor furniture.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Yacob Reyes, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
The latest trim issue comes as public opinion may be souring on Tesla, at least in many key demographics.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Tesla — The electric vehicle maker’s stock pulled back more than 1% on the heels of Stifel trimming its price target on the name, pointing to a slower-than-expected rollout of Tesla’s new Model Y and recent protests as adding near-term pressure to sales.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Floral motif pillows, fringe trim, and the velvet fabric used on the sofa create a sofa that feels warm and inviting while also feeling put together and sophisticated.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
Stain tends to interact with natural wood grain, which can create variations that clash with siding, trim, and even your outdoor furniture.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
Driving the news: Lawmakers are weighing competing proposals to ease taxes for residents:
A sales tax trim from 6% to 5.25% that House Speaker Daniel Perez (R-Miami) pitched.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
The latest trim issue comes as public opinion may be souring on Tesla, at least in many key demographics.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
All that could see automakers and parts suppliers trimming production – and less output means fewer US jobs.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Tesla — The electric vehicle maker’s stock pulled back more than 1% on the heels of Stifel trimming its price target on the name, pointing to a slower-than-expected rollout of Tesla’s new Model Y and recent protests as adding near-term pressure to sales.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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But with all of the other roster needs, taking care of the insurance plan at the most important position was a tidy bit of business by the front office.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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And just to put a tidy bow on her freshman awards season, Bueckers became the first freshman to win the Associated Press Women’s Basketball Player of the Year Award—an honor which, as a video of the announcement shows, brought her to tears.—
Lizzy Briskin,
SELF,
3 Apr. 2025
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And for as long as seats have been installed in the briefing room, the WHCA board has equitably assigned those seats to reflect the changing shape of the press corps.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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Shutters should also reflect the shape and size of the window.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2025
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Distinguished by its lack of ornament, the building overlooks historic Michaelerplatz.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2025
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The ornaments were first in Spiegel’s catalog and offered wholesale to retailers Kress, Woolworth’s and Eagle’s throughout the country.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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To learn even more about the Omnibus changes and how an ERP-centric system can benefit your business, read SAP’s latest white paper on mastering CSRD here.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Someone who seems to have the whole recipe round-up mastered?—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Meister can often immediately identify on an MRI that a pitcher throws a sweeper—a hard slider that the pitcher whips to get about fifteen inches of horizontal movement from the ball.—
Lindsey Adler,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2025
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The moment, which made the episode’s final cut, occurs when Drummond whips Mark S. around and pushes him into a wall.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Elon Musk, meanwhile, lost $11 billion on Thursday, adding to the $99 billion the Tesla CEO has lost this year, and saw 5.5 percent shaved off Tesla’s shares.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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For comparison, the release estimates that the 2018-19 Trump trade war with China shaved 0.2% off GDP and killed 142,000 jobs.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Kids can take a photo with the Easter Bunny, get their faces painted, decorate cookies and participate in egg hunts.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Several picket signs were decorated with messaging against Musk and President Donald Trump.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
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Ortiz, one of Del Records’ artists, had been scheduled to perform at a concert organized by Pérez in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico, when the promoter was sanctioned, FBI Special Agent Lauren Radke wrote in an affidavit filed in court.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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That’s what white women should be doing: organizing within, learning, listening, resourcing women of color, and—crucially—getting out of the way.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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