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
Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Perhaps the real question is when to do the trimming?
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
If sunlight is insufficient, consider transplanting shrubs to a sunnier location or trimming a few overhead branches to allow more light to penetrate.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Turkey and trimmings stored in the freezer, however, will be of best quality within two to six months.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Perhaps the real question is when to do the trimming?
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
Some trimming around the credit’s edges might be the likeliest outcome for now.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
If sunlight is insufficient, consider transplanting shrubs to a sunnier location or trimming a few overhead branches to allow more light to penetrate.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimming
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Amendment 2's defeat was one of the biggest things to come out of election night here in Kentucky.Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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The collapse is a major defeat for Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, who had cobbled together a deal to avoid a government shutdown just before the Christmas holiday—only to be undercut at the last minute by the leader of his own party and the world’s richest man.Brian Bennett, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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Researchers found in preliminary results that AI was still far from mastering the game.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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After mastering street skating in Brazil’s local circuits, Bufoni became a six-time X Games Gold Medalist, a Street League Skateboarding (SLS) Super Crown Champion, and an Olympian for Brazil.Andy Frye, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Sick of whipping out a hair dryer, round brush, and a straightener to achieve a frizz-free blowout?Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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With gusts of up to 80 mph possible, a small fire could transform into an inferno, whipping embers at astonishing speeds and leaving firefighters with few options other than trying to get people to evacuate.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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So why not skip the cookie decorating this year and let these drinks be the star of your seasonal celebrations?Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Using light-emitting diode, or LED, holiday light strings will reduce the cost of decorating homes.Eric Lagatta, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Over the past few years, brands have become smarter and more sophisticated at gathering, organizing and actioning their customer data to create innovative and new experiences.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Using money from the fund, those curators are already organizing upcoming solo exhibitions by artists Julien Ceccaldi, Whitney Claflin, and Sandra Poulson, respectively.Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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There's no shortage of brutality in the book or the film, but the movie doesn't explicitly show the beatings, abuse or racist acts.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The veteran took a one-sided beating through nearly three rounds against Joaquin Buckley in the main event in Tampa.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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While many people spend hours—or even days—decorating the Christmas tree and adorning their house in lights, one TikTok user has amazed the internet with his hack to avoid all the hassle.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Known for its rich Appalachian heritage and vibrant arts community, Berea transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season, with festive lights adorning historic buildings and handmade ornaments decorating every corner.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Fundamentally, data modeling involves arranging data in a structured way to improve accessibility and use for a range of applications and analyses.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Everyday materials and equipment easily found at home or from the grocery store or local specialty shops will be used to demystify the age old art of flower arranging.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Trimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimming. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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