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as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the brim of the teacup was banded with gold
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as in to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
he brimmed the glass with milk, and now I'm sure to spill it
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Recent Examples of brim
Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
As the brim shades your eyes, the extended flap protects your neck from UV rays; come sunset, it can be comfortably folded up into the cap.
—Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
As a museum-like space brimming with rare works, the gallery has a lot to offer the design-curious.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Family ties have always been Anderson’s route to feeling and the relationship between father and daughter brims with unstated (and all the more powerful) emotion.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
As the brim shades your eyes, the extended flap protects your neck from UV rays; come sunset, it can be comfortably folded up into the cap.
—Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
Verb
David, Peter and the writing team have created a bold and provocative drama, brimming with unforgettable characters and brought to life by the most extraordinary cast.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
As a museum-like space brimming with rare works, the gallery has a lot to offer the design-curious.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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The attack was widely condemned in the Middle East and beyond as an act that could escalate tensions in a region already on edge.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, edge computing will gain, too.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Critics and rights groups argued that both the ban and the bill function as tools for censorship, threatening freedom of expression, press freedom and fundamental rights.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Which faction would win such a battle will never be known, however, because a year after the bill was signed and after lengthy negotiations, a compromise was worked out and quickly enacted.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The streaming bubble burst eight months before Willow’s premiere, so the move was part of a much larger cost-saving initiative.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At night, the fire crackled while insects filled the air and a distant lion let out a low, steady rumble.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Companies are increasingly stepping into roles traditionally held by colleges, universities, and trade schools, creating their own certification programs to address skill gaps that formal education hasn't filled.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tree nominees are judged on trunk circumference, vertical height and crown spread.—
Jennie Key,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Flaxseed may also help reduce waist circumference in people with obesity.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The peak of hurricane season is here, and activity could soon ramp up, despite the relative quiet currently occurring in the tropics, according to meteorologists.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The roller coaster kept climbing higher and dropping lower until a decade and a half ago, when the film and TV star hit a new peak, then imploded.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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De Meo has been tasked with engineering a speedy turnaround for Kering, which has been dragged down by steep declines at its star brand Gucci and a bulging debt load.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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To be a real man, according to this content, young adolescent boys are expected to be tall and broad-shouldered with bulging biceps, pronounced trapezius muscles, and washboard abs.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another metaphor is packing a moving truck.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Follow immediately with the second pad, packed with retinol and antioxidants to boost collagen and calm the skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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