as in defeat
failure to win a contest
our football team suffered a pretty severe trimming
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as in mastering
to achieve a victory over
a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition
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as in whipping
to defeat by a large margin
they trimmed our team by 40 points
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as in shaving
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
trimmed her bangs
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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
trim a tree for Christmas
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as in organizing
to make neat
trimmed the shrubbery in order to enhance the house's curb appeal
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Recent Examples of trimming
James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
How long do turkey, trimmings stay good for in the fridge?
Turkey and trimming leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days, according to FoodSafety.gov.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Schedule major tree trimming now to be ready for stormy 2025 weather.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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Noun
This film is a holiday joy from start to finish, complete with tree trimming, flapjack flipping, and a flirty carriage ride.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
How long do turkey, trimmings stay good for in the fridge?
Turkey and trimming leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days, according to FoodSafety.gov.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
But the question has to be, is this really the fat that needs trimming?
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Schedule major tree trimming now to be ready for stormy 2025 weather.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimming
Noun
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Despite Fritz’s defeat, there remains a healthy contingent of US participants in the tournament, with Monfils facing American Ben Shelton in the fourth round on Monday.—
Matias Grez,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Their first defeat since December 7 must be quickly consigned to history and Howe’s team must learn how to better recover from setbacks at home.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The future of content creation lies not in choosing between human or artificial intelligence, but in mastering their combination.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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The key to mastering the look, according to A-list manicurist Tinu Bello?—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2024
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Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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This instant camera captures little moments and big occasions on film, which feels a little more special than whipping out an iPhone.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 Jan. 2025
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Singing was more fun than decorating cookies.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
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On the brothers' website, the two HGTV hosts share more holiday decorating tips for their fans.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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In May, law enforcement in Brussels arrested two boys, 14 and 15, in connection with organizing a shooting near an Israeli Embassy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The vividly colored backdrop and stage dissolved to white; pattern, the organizing principle of the bodies and of the world that Abraham had so carefully constructed, was gone.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Pereira outclassed Rountree, putting a beating on his opponent before scoring a fourth-round TKO win.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Frazier gave Ali the worst beating of his life, slamming his midsection, round after round, with blows meant to send his kidneys and heart into unbearable anguish.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The inviting ones adorning the tips of the Lina Bo Bardi’s Bola de Latao armchair, and the microscopic ones teasing the bottom of a Josef Hoffman fork.—
Sophie Collé,
Architectural Digest,
27 Dec. 2024
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His works include a large-scale interpretation of New Zealand's native Weta bug along the first fairway and a series of oversized dragonflies with six-foot wingspans adorning a lake by the sixth fairway.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.—
Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Though best known as a guitarist and vocalist, Wayne’s contributions extended to multiple instruments, arranging, and songwriting.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Trimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimming. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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