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Another word for trim

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• verb (Context 1)

To make something neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts.

Usage Example

"He spent the afternoon trimming the overgrown hedges along the driveway."

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clip
prune
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crop
pare
snip

• noun (Context 2)

An act of cutting off irregular or unwanted parts to make something neater.

Usage Example

"The hairdresser gave my bangs a quick cut so they wouldn't fall into my eyes."

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cut
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clipping
snip
pruning

• noun (Context 3)

Additional decoration, typically along the edges of something and often in a contrasting color or material.

Usage Example

"The classic car featured polished chrome edging along its sides and bumpers."

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edging
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border
piping
molding

• adjective (Context 4)

Slim, physically fit, and having no excess body fat.

Usage Example

"He maintained a slim figure well into his fifties by running every morning."

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slim
Strong
slender
lean
fit

• verb (Context 5)

To decorate or adorn something, typically along its edges.

Usage Example

"They trimmed the festive tree with sparkling lights, ornaments, and silver tinsel."

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decorate
adorn
embellish
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garnish

• adjective (Context 6)

Neat, smart, and well-ordered in appearance.

Usage Example

"She looked highly professional and neat in her tailored business suit."

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neat
tidy
Strong
orderly
spruce

• verb (Context 7)

To adjust the sails or balance of a ship or aircraft to take advantage of the wind or maintain a steady attitude.

Usage Example

"The captain quickly instructed the crew to adjust the sails as the storm altered the wind's direction."

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adjust
balance
stabilize

• noun (Context 8)

A state of readiness, physical fitness, or good condition.

Usage Example

"The athletes kept themselves in fighting condition throughout the lengthy off-season."

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condition
shape
fitness

Opposites of trim

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of trim varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

slovenly
messy
untidy
fat
flabby
strip
lengthen
extend
See all opposites of trim

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Trim. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/trim
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