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adjective

Definition of trim
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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trim

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noun

1
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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trim

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verb

ˈtrim 
1
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
Adjective
Growing patent portfolio The trim-control application expands the intellectual property surrounding Vision Marine’s E-Motion electric propulsion platform. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 Between the scalloped trim, playful print, and comfy fit, this statement-making two-piece was a no-brainer for my trip. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 24 June 2026
Noun
The trim does not change our positive long-term outlook on the GLP-1 giant. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 The company launched the Passion S in China on August 15, with prices starting at 229,900 yuan ($33,800) and reaching 279,900 yuan ($41,200) across three trims. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
Existing trees could stay in Zone 0, but within three years branches would have to be trimmed to be 5 or more feet above roofs and kept clear of eaves. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Start with a lean cut, trim any visible fat, then grill, roast, bake, broil, air-fry, or slow-cook it. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trim
  1. tidy
  2. shape
  3. ornament
  4. master
  5. whip
  6. shave
  7. decorate
  8. organize
Adjective
  • Zig Zag, tidy and efficient, offers just a couple of options at a time.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, legislators wrote themselves a tidy little political come-on.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of tidy
Noun
  • Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 A little quiet can help your next big idea find its shape.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Super Zoom is better at capturing predictable items, such as objects and animals with consistent shapes and details that AI can more easily interpret.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of shape
Noun
  • The first offerings will include pieces inspired by Byzantine artworks including imperial medallions, architectural ornaments, and statuary.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to his ornament, Hynes is also gearing up for the release of his 2026 Countdown to Christmas movie The Nights Before Christmas, which was inspired in part by the actor’s love of Groundhog Day and the Back to the Future trilogy.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of ornament
Verb
  • But what if the biggest output of mastering AI isn't actually a bigger career advantage, but instead the greatest gift is the time saved.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • But the practical race in 2026 is won by mastering both contests at once with absolute capability and radical efficiency, closed excellence and open diffusion, the biggest reliable compute and the smartest use of it.
    — Mark Minevich, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of master
Verb
  • If a recipe calls for 1 cup (unwhipped) whipping cream, substitute 2 cups whipped dessert topping, such as Cool Whip.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The first drops of espresso are vigorously whipped with sugar into a thick espumita froth inside the cup, before the rest is poured in, causing the caramelly-brown foam to rise to the top.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of whip
Verb
  • Mitchell would have needed to shave two shots from his score.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Samsung has successively shaved a few millimeters off every year, taking a leap last year with the Z Fold 7.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of shave
Verb
  • The walls are decorated with memories, paintings and artwork, like needlework from his wife that depicts cats in their leisure time.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Over the course of two long and decorated MLB careers — which includes Heyward’s five Gold Gloves, Freeman’s 10 All-Star selections, and five World Series rings between the two of them — their paths diverged and reconnected multiple times.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of decorate
Verb
  • Those ideas say some people are superior to others, and the inequality that exists in the world around us reflects those innate differences, and inequality is a good thing, and a necessary thing, and the only real way to organize social life.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The president is organizing a Republican midterm convention in Dallas next month that will serve as much a two-day rally for him as a boon to party candidates nationwide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of organize

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“Trim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trim. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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