slim
adjective
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slimmer;
slimmest
Definition of slim
(Entry 1 of 2)
slim
verb
slimmed;
slimming
Definition of slim (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make slender : decrease the size of
: to become slender
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Synonyms & Antonyms for slim
Synonyms: Adjective
fine, hairline, narrow, needlelike, paper-thin, skinny, slender, slim-jim, thin, ultrathin
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of slim in a Sentence
Adjective
She looked slim and fit for her age. He has a slim build. I was a lot slimmer in those days. They have only a slim chance of winning.Verb
She started exercising to slim her thighs. I'll skip dessert; I'm slimming.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The odds of developing BIA-ALCL in the first place, though, are slim, Andrew Salzberg, MD, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, who performed Cavallo's surgery, tells Health. — Maggie O'neill, Health.com, "'I Got Implants After Surviving Breast Cancer Twice—Then I Learned They Cause Cancer'," 4 Sep. 2019 For 2020, though, the contenders in the East are slim. — Michael Shapiro, SI.com, "Can the Sixers Reach the Finals After a Whirlwind Year?," 30 Aug. 2019 Variety also notes that since the series was produced by Netflix the chances of another network picking up the show are slim. — Wired, "The Final Trailer for Joker Is Beyond Bleak," 29 Aug. 2019 Details regarding the Wednesday morning event and eventual outcome were slim at press time. — Kim Fu, The Mercury News, "At least 9 held in mysterious federal law enforcement action after standoff in North Bay," 29 Aug. 2019 The chances of the two becoming friends again are slim, according to Dodd. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "RHOC's Kelly Dodd Denies Involvement in a 'Sex Train': 'I've Never Even Had a Threesome'," 26 Aug. 2019 Chances are slim the games will be rescheduled; Alaska’s football season is short, and few teams have open weekends between now and the start of the playoffs Oct. 11-12. — Beth Bragg, Anchorage Daily News, "Wildfire smoke cancels 3 football games and a big cross-country meet," 23 Aug. 2019 The odds of the justices hearing the case are slim. — Colin Campbell, baltimoresun.com, "Adnan Syed’s lawyer asks Supreme Court to take up ‘Serial’ case," 19 Aug. 2019 Whatever deals might be made in the future for the site, the likelihood of the Meso Maya building getting hit with a wrecking ball is slim, said Liz Casso, senior historic preservation planner. — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, "Is the historic El Fenix restaurant in Dallas closing? Owner says it's safe, for now," 19 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Juventus were frantically looking to slim their squad down throughout the summer but were only able to offload a handful of first-team players, instead starting the season with a bigger squad after making eight new signings. — SI.com, "Juventus Leaves Emre Can, Mario Mandzukic Out of Champions League Squad," 3 Sep. 2019 Although who knows, maybe getting slimed by Roger Ailes, who, along with Rupert Murdoch, invented Fox News, should be regarded as a badge of honor. — Bill Goodykoontz, azcentral, "John McCain's campaign gets slimed and slammed in Showtime series 'The Loudest Voice'," 29 June 2019 The Bears signed four undrafted rookie free agents and gave offensive lineman Bradley Sowell an eligible number (85) and asked him to slim down for a position change. — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, "Column: The Bears are looking for more production from their tight ends — despite not really adding to the position group," 27 July 2019 The freeway will slim down to three lanes in these areas, and the right lanes will close down for a freeway widening project. — Serena O'sullivan, azcentral, "Phoenix-area freeway closures: Here's what you need to know," 25 July 2019 AB Inbev has sought to shed some brands to slim down its debt load and had planned to list some shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to further bolster its finances. — Washington Post, "Budweiser brewer sells Australian unit to pay off debt," 19 July 2019 Soon the tensions escalated, with a black-clad activist striking the conservative journalist Andy Ngo in the face while others slimed him with what protesters said were vegan coconut milkshakes. — Mike Baker, New York Times, "In Portland, a Punch and a Milkshake Rumor Feed a Fresh Round of Police Criticism," 1 July 2019 Photo: Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Zuma Press Part of Eldorado’s success its management’s ability to slim down on unnecessary guest inducements such as free drinks and hotel stays. — Lauren Silva Laughlin, WSJ, "Icahn’s Caesars Bet Was Smart, Not Just Lucky," 24 June 2019 Busy Philipps wasn’t thrilled when she was asked to slim down for a part years ago — but the experience encouraged her to adopt a healthier lifestyle. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, "Busy Philipps Found Her Love of Exercise After Being Asked to Lose Weight for a Part," 19 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'slim.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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slim
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of slim
(Entry 1 of 2)
: thin in an attractive way
: small in amount, size, or degree