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trimming

[trim-ing] / ˈtrɪm ɪŋ /
NOUN
ornamentation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decoration frill ornamentation
STRONG
accessories accessory adornment embellishment extras garnish trim
Antonyms
STRONG
plainness
NOUN
shearing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pruning
STRONG
clipping cropping shortening snipping trim
WEAK
cutting away paring down shaving off
Antonyms
WEAK
achievement extending increasing success triumph victory
NOUN
defeat
Synonyms
STRONG
beating drubbing flogging licking rout thrashing whipping
Antonyms
WEAK
achievement extending increasing success triumph victory
NOUN
border
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decoration frill
STRONG
braid edging embellishment embroidery extras flounce fringe garnish lace ornament piping rickrack ruffle
Antonyms
WEAK
achievement extending increasing success triumph victory

Example Sentences

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With no signs of reprieve on the way, airlines have begun trimming their schedules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Seth Goldstein, an analyst at Morningstar who covers Tesla, told MarketWatch that he could see some investors trimming their portfolio in favor of SpaceX.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Palantir stock was down 1.4% at $128.62 on Friday, trimming earlier losses but putting the stock on track for its third consecutive daily decline.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

In a call with analysts last week, McCormick executives argued they will find $600 million in annual cost savings by trimming things such as global procurement and supply-chain overlap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Mama set out cookies, and after an hour of arranging ornaments and eating cookies and singing and reminiscing about Christmases past, the tree trimming was complete.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser