trims 1 of 2

noun

plural of trim
as in ornaments
something that decorates or beautifies added a little trim to her cocktail dress to make it a little fancier

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trims

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verb

present tense third-person singular of trim
1
as in masters
to achieve a victory over a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition

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

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

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

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

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Recent Examples of trims
Noun
Earlier this summer, Rivian discontinued the entry-level Dual Motor Standard Pack options for the R1s, which had smaller batteries and less range than some of the other trims. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026 But customers looking to save money may opt for more affordable trims since the small SUV is generally well-equipped, even as a base model. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 There are also a couple of cheaper trims on offer, with the biggest difference between the three variants coming down to performance and range. — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026 The plug-in hybrid powertrain is incredibly efficient, there’s enough oomph, and its equipment levels are highly competitive across its trims. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Design and security The Olto is offered in two different trims, one a Darth Vader-style all-black and the other with silver cladding. — ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026 Annuals like coleus, which comes in countless stripes, polka dots, and trims—and sweet potato vine can fill out containers and bare spots left by spring bloomers in borders. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026 The garment bag collection is a part of Weavabel’s wider portfolio of sustainable trims, labels and packaging solutions. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 The new cat does all this without sacrificing on looks, with plenty of carbon-fiber details to be found over its svelte profile from the front and rear wings to trims found both port and starboard. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 July 2026
Verb
Your steady focus turns play into practice, while your patience trims perfectionism and lets authentic joy take the stage. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 Spink’s optimism about the growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia comes even as the kingdom trims capital expenditure, cuts some projects, and limits spending on foreign consultants. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 July 2026 Coppola's preferred version of the film, Final Cut, removes or trims a handful of sequences, including the exchange between Willard (Martin Sheen) and the Playboy Playmates, and Kurtz (Marlon Brando) reading from TIME magazine. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026 For 2026, the hybrid is offered in LXS, EX, SX, and SX Prestige trims. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 The 2026 model, with only minor changes from 2025, is available in Premiere, Reserve and Black Label trims. — James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026 The third round of voting trims the field to four restaurants. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026 The Yale Repertory Theatre is using a 2019 adaptation by Frank Galati, which takes the standard Derek Prouse translation which has been around nearly as long as Ionesco original French script and trims it judiciously for maximum theatrical impact. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026 Trusting the reader trims needless words. — Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trims
  1. ornaments
  2. masters
  3. whips
  4. shaves
  5. decorates
  6. arranges
  7. decorations
  8. defeats
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
  • The giant, 10,000-pound mammals provided meat, fat, hide, and bones for building structures, as well as ivory for tools, art, and ornaments.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Definition of ornaments
Verb
  • The real competitive advantage of the next decade will not belong to the CEO who masters every AI platform, but the CEO who consistently makes better decisions.
    — Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on!
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Definition of masters
Verb
  • Instead of floating crosses in, Saka either whips his deliveries low near the six-yard box or works a slightly more central position to cut the ball back with a firmer connection.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • The vessel bends, blocks, and whips the wind into complex micro-currents before the air ever hits the sails.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Definition of whips
Verb
  • Its ceramic blades easily tackle coarse hair and its waterproof design makes in-shower shaves a breeze.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
  • Zillow says that a pale pink bathroom could lose you up to $6,013, while a pale pink kitchen shaves an extra $4,201 off potential buyers' offers.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
Definition of shaves
Verb
  • The print decorates a semi-sheer collarless evening jacket, an ideal day-to-night piece, according to Brock.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • The painting that decorates the ceiling, Apollo Slaying the Serpent Python, was created by the artist Eugène Delacroix.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026
Definition of decorates
Verb
  • The target includes loans from Bank of America’s balance sheet and transactions the company arranges or advises on.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The club also arranges arts and crafts and sports activities.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of arranges
Noun
  • Braun found the box hidden behind Halloween decorations in his storage unit, forgotten about until a discussion with Ganos, who prompted him to open the box, Braun said.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Halloween decorations are already going up at Walt Disney World.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of decorations
Verb
  • The player whose monster army defeats the most babies wins the game.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Just don’t withdraw more money from your bank account; that defeats the purpose.
    — Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of defeats

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