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
In its latest monthly report, the IEA further trimmed its outlook for global oil demand, reflecting the economic fallout from the conflict and high energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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with a neatly trimmed beard and sunken cheeks, Bakker’s once upbeat delivery and playful repartee with guests had been replaced by a grim figure.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 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
Golden eyes gleam above his neatly trimmed goatee.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
