trimmed 1 of 2

adjective

as in decorated

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trimmed

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verb

past tense of trim
1
as in defeated
to achieve a victory over a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition

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2
as in whipped
to defeat by a large margin they trimmed our team by 40 points

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3
as in shaved
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument trimmed her bangs

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4
as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming trim a tree for Christmas

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5
as in organized
to make neat trimmed the shrubbery in order to enhance the house's curb appeal

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Recent Examples of trimmed
Adjective
The seat is the sail, trimmed and re-trimmed as the wind changes. — Rob Green, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The fix is usually a trimmed hedge and a simple letter. — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026 Prevent ant hills by maintaining trimmed grass, removing debris, tilling soil, and planting pest-repellent herbs like mint or basil. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026 Air drying your un-trimmed hair might feel flat and weighed down, making some of the features in your face feel out of proportion. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 May 2026 Use a garden trowel to loosen the soil beneath the hydrangea, place the trimmed area of the stem into the soil, and cover it. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 27 May 2026 White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026 Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night. — Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
Moisés Ballesteros singled and Christian Moore sliced a two-run triple to right field that eluded a diving Jones and trimmed the deficit to 4-3. — Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The gown also featured a lustrous design of curvaceous floral-like overlays trimmed with gold eyelets. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Seattle’s general manager trimmed the squad’s roster from 91 players to 53 ahead of Sunday’s deadline. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Jordan Harrison hit a 3-pointer that capped a 12-3 run and trimmed the Fire's deficit to 30-21 with six minutes to go in the first half. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Their hold on the top National League wild-card spot has been trimmed to just two games over the Philadelphia Phillies, who are riding an eight-game winning streak, though the Cubs have the season tiebreaker. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 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 Keep bushes trimmed and minimize piles of leaves, lumber, rocks, and other debris, particularly around patios, play areas, and other places where your family spends time. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 That 145-basis-point benefit got trimmed by 60 basis points of unplanned cost inflation, leaving 85 basis points. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimmed
  1. decorated
  2. defeated
  3. whipped
  4. shaved
  5. adorned
  6. organized
  7. dressed
  8. mastered
Adjective
  • There are several good options here, but Perkins was a decorated player his first two years at LSU before an ACL tear altered his path.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
  • Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.
    — Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of decorated
Verb
  • Tysie Gallagher, Terri Harper and Caroline Dubois beat Americans Brandi Robinson, Miranda Reyes and Amelia Moore, respectively, earlier in the night, while Reina Tellez defeated Jessica Barry for the United States’ only victory.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor pitched a career-high 2 2/3 scoreless relief innings and was credited with the win as the Sox defeated the Twins 7-4 in front of 28,140.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of defeated
Verb
  • Cheese foam is a smooth and slightly salty whipped foam topping popular in boba drinks.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Outside a fierce storm lashed down, wind whipped against the wood planks, thunder shook the ground, water streamed through cracks and floated into the shack.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of whipped
Verb
  • Luckily, Atlanta is home to a wider world of frozen desserts, from Indonesian shaved ice to Mexican popsicles.
    — Lia Picard - For the AJC, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • At 25, England cricketer Chris Lewis experienced an even more direct consequence after team-mate Devon Malcolm shaved his head during England’s 1994 West Indies tour to raise money for Children in Need.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaved
Verb
  • These Amazon ballet flats are on sale for $30 and feature a classic design adorned with a traditional ballerina-esque bow.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Osaka evoked his image in another look styled by Roach, wearing a Who Decides War French terry sweatshirt adorned with press clippings of her career highlights, according to Vogue, over a full tulle skirt.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of adorned
Verb
  • Other speakers at the event Monday, which was organized by community groups seeking to reopen the hospital, emphasized the need for care to be restored.
    — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of organized
Adjective
  • What Vanity Fair looks for Vanity Fair's 2026 list goes beyond the conventional red-carpet definition of best dressed.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Rivers helped create the celebrity stylist, and the celebrity stylist made worst dressed critiques more complicated.
    — Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of dressed
Verb
  • Jon Batiste is one of the most interesting contemporary musicians out there, a musical prodigy who began performing at age 8 and has mastered multiple instruments.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kids can try the sheet again and again until the facts are mastered.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mastered

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“Trimmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimmed. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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