to the brim

phrase

: to the top
He filled the glass to the brim.

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Illustration by Greg Clarke Our annual Fall Books Issue is full to the brim with coverage of the literary world. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 Suddenly, the house that has spent years revolving around school schedules, lunchboxes, sports equipment, family dinners, and the general melee of raising kids is quiet—and, very possibly, packed to the brim with stuff. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026 Even on a Tuesday, it was packed to the brim with guests dressed in quiet luxury brands ready for extravagant East Coast dining. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 That means more outfit combinations without stuffing my carry-on to the brim. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the brim

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“To the brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20brim. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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