trim
verb (used with object)
to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc..
trimmed
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past participleof trim.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof trim.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
trimverb (used with object)to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc..
Example Sentences
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"What am I supposed to make of this? We're going to war," Irinkov told AFP as he trimmed the plants in his garden on a windy day.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Now white haired with a neatly trimmed beard and sunken cheeks, Bakker’s once upbeat delivery and playful repartee with guests had been replaced by a grim figure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
The dollar fell to a one-week low of 0.8264 Swiss francs as markets trimmed expectations for further U.S. interest-rate increases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The analysts trimmed their price target on Netflix to $95 from $100, to account for lower earnings estimates in the wake of Netflix’s mixed second-quarter results in July.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
She adjusted the slider over the video timeline and trimmed.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
