TRIMS Synonyms: 292 Similar and Opposite Words

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

as in masters

to achieve a victory over a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition

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as in whips

to defeat by a large margin they trimmed our team by 40 points

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as in shaves

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

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as in decorates

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

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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

Lace was expertly placed with thoughtful trims and underlays to create detailed masterpieces. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 According to the post, folks can lease a new Palisade in its two entry-level trims (SE and SEL) for as little as $249 per month in Florida and California. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 14 Oct. 2026 Production is due to begin in Bentley’s Crewe plant this year, with just two trims from launch, both with twin-motor powertrains and four-wheel drive. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026 The county’s healthcare system, meanwhile, instituted its fourth year of budget trims in anticipation of major federal cuts to Medicaid. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Expect Super Cruise — GM’s hands-free driving technology — to be available on top trims. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 The low-maintenance style requires fewer trims than the classic bob and looks great air-dried. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Oct. 2026 Kicking things off is Midnight Blue, a single-breasted velvet dinner jacket, complete with silk-satin shawl lapels, pocket trims, and covered buttons. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026 Organizers expect more than 330 suppliers to exhibit fabrics, finishes, trims, accessories and other materials. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

In polls, Chicagoans have repeatedly said higher taxes should come only after the city trims its own sails. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Cyrus first trims Jacobs’ hair with scissors before moving on to the clippers. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 The resulting walk-away safe design prevents fuel meltdowns by basic physical principles, which significantly lowers manufacturing costs and trims regulatory hurdles. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 However, his proposal trims the Center’s initial $750 million ask, with other groups also taking much smaller haircuts as well. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Sports science trims altitude advantage The Denver Post’s analysis of the Broncos’ home record dating to 1975 found a similar trend. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2026 The change, announced in a presentation on Wednesday, is part of a broader shift in Microsoft’s reporting structure, as the company trims its operating segments from three to two. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 To make things easier, Instagram rolled out a new First Draft tool on Tuesday that automatically trims your clips and prepares them for the next stage of the editing process. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Sovereign-adjacent platforms in Australia, private credit desks, insurance capital, and trading firms are now funding compute demand that exists whether or not any single hyperscaler trims its budget. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trims

Noun

It’s made from wood and comes with the calendar, which is filled with 24 ornaments to add a new one to the branches each day.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Scarabs, serpents, vultures, lunar ornaments, ancient gods like Horus and Anubis carved from gold and lapis lazuli—all strategically placed on various points along the body.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Part of the ceiling consideration at quarterback is how a player masters the mental side of the game.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of masters

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Instead, old-school Milanese glamour decorates every one of the 301 rooms and suites.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Lynda Levin, right, looks on as Cheryl Goodman decorates a stone during a vigil to honor of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in Israel at the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana in Munster, Indiana Wednesday October 7, 2026.

— Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

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Anthony is the executive vice president of On Location, a global leader in sports hospitality that arranges ticket packages for the Super Bowl.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
They are invited to monthly meetings where Vasquez arranges for guest speakers on topics including public relations and banking.

— Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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Meanwhile, videos and photos from Parton’s life filled the screens as stories from her life and career unfolded during the evening, and the stage was filled with flowers and decorations with Parton’s signature butterfly imagery.

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026
October decorations and costumes that once cost only a minimal investment have skyrocketed in-season.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of decorations

Verb

In the final race of his career, 3-year-old Man O War defeats 1919 Triple Crown winner Sir Barton in a match race, the Kenilworth Park Gold Cup.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
This eventually defeats Other Mommy, leaving the happy family of three intact — even though there’s subtext that Bela will always have a little discomfort around her mother.

— William Earl, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

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