trim down
phrasal verb
trimmed down; trimming down; trims down
: to become thinner : to lose weight
He trimmed down over the summer.
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The company plans to cut $600 million out of its annual cost base over the next five years by trimming down as Neiman’s is integrated into Saks.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
Attorneys on both sides are tasked with trimming down the group of jurors from 43 to 12 people, and six alternates.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 9 May 2025
Samsung signalled its intent in this space last with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition, which trimmed down the size of its flagship foldable.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Luka look Photos of Doncic looking trimmed down in early stages of summer hit the internet this past week, with Doncic posting some himself on his Instagram, including workout photos in Lakers gear.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
Attorneys on both sides are tasked with trimming down the group of jurors from 43 to 12 people, and six alternates.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 9 May 2025
Samsung signalled its intent in this space last with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition, which trimmed down the size of its flagship foldable.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Luka look Photos of Doncic looking trimmed down in early stages of summer hit the internet this past week, with Doncic posting some himself on his Instagram, including workout photos in Lakers gear.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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“Trim down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trim%20down. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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