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noun

ˈtri-miŋ How to pronounce trimming (audio)
Definition of trimmingnext
as in defeat
failure to win a contest our football team suffered a pretty severe trimming

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trimming

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verb

present participle of trim
1
as in mastering
to achieve a victory over a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition

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

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

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

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5
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
Noun
Kate’s coatdress, designed by Catherine Walker, featured light blue buttons with white trimmings on the edges of her lapels and pockets to match her hat, which featured a light blue outer rim with a white center. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 In Miami Beach, the first offense for disposing of any trash, including tree trimmings and garden garbage, somewhere you are not supposed to can led to a $500 fine. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Verb
Broadway‘s production roster continued its usual summertime trimming last week, with its count of 35 shows down by three from the previous week. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 June 2026 Conviction should not prevent an investor from trimming or exiting once the valuation has absorbed the catalyst. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trimming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trimming
  1. defeat
  2. mastering
  3. whipping
  4. shaving
  5. decorating
  6. organizing
  7. beating
  8. defeating
Noun
  • The film culminates in the Battle of the Monongahela in 1755, where Washington steps up and delivers a rousing speech to the British army despite their defeat.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • That conversion and conquest crusade brought disease and defeat to native Californians, whose numbers and ways of life would be all but exterminated by the time the United States of America celebrated its first 100 years.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of defeat
Verb
  • In an era where AI automates many startup tasks, mastering Strategic Fit—discovering the optimal market alignment faster than competitors—is becoming the paramount competitive advantage for founders aiming to build billion-dollar enterprises.
    — Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Netanyahu, 76, has spent decades mastering political theater, sharp messaging and grand performances.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Definition of mastering
Verb
  • And a Cut Absolute is whipping around upon seeing the person and walking away.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
  • Patrick Evans made it to the top step of the Motocross Best Trick event with his electric bike, whipping out a no-handed front flip to loud cheers from the crowd before climbing back up the ramp to celebrate.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2026
Definition of whipping
Verb
  • Right now, Amazon has it on sale for 13% off, shaving $20 off.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • Evert allowed cameras to accompany her to treatments and doctor appointments and document her son shaving off her hair after chemotherapy.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
Definition of shaving
Verb
  • The decision also reflected a larger change in the way Taylor thought about decorating.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Among DeJohn’s hobbies were flower arranging, collecting anything blue and white, gardening, and decorating.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of decorating
Verb
  • Shoppers appreciate the inner pockets for organizing small essentials, along with the top zipper that keeps everything nice and secure.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The cruise, which departs from Greece on July 5, was expected to dock in the Turkish port town of Kuşadası two days later, followed by a trip to Istanbul, according to Atlantis Events, which is organizing the voyage.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of organizing
Noun
  • The woman told deputies that over three days she was repeatedly beaten, pistol-whipped and strangled into near unconsciousness before receiving yet another beating Sunday morning.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • Jackson agreed to plead no contest to battery in May for the beating of professional wrestler Stuart Smith at a KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy event in Sun Valley.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of beating
Verb
  • The girls posted a 6-2 record at the state tournament in a field of 50 of Southern California’s top 12U teams with several extra-inning and walk-off wins, defeating multiple district champions, including San Juan Capistrano and Oxnard.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • Another democratic socialist, 29-year-old Melat Kiros, won a congressional primary in Colorado on June 30, defeating a longtime Democratic incumbent.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of defeating

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“Trimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trimming. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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