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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
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Elements like wide brim hats and cow print footwear added a touch of novelty.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
The portfolio in question is vast and, appropriately, brimming with life.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
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Noun
San Francisco Travel Association Fisherman’s Wharf brims with maritime charm—San Francisco’s must-visit waterfront district.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Elements like wide brim hats and cow print footwear added a touch of novelty.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Kris Bubic walked off the mound brimming with excitement.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
The portfolio in question is vast and, appropriately, brimming with life.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Landscape architect Rick Parisi also presented mock-ups showing the foliage that will accent the ballroom grounds and the relocation of a fountain on the east edge of the White House campus.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Irid says the visors also feature an anti-fogging inner layer, and are resistant to scratches.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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The commercial started with the team’s helmet, which prominently displays the Cadillac logo and team name above the visor.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The subject of threats and lawsuits and NCAA sanctions against the university, the Chief (portrayed by student Dan Maloney) burst onto the basketball court at Assembly Hall for his final, three-minute dance.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mamdani’s demands don’t seem to be moving lawmakers either, bursting his socialist bubble.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My parents have both passed away, and my birthday has always been a cherished day, filled with memories and meaning.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The crowd, filled with mostly Illini fans, roared with delight.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The tortilla love was so real that his latest venture, Vato, is a dedicated tortillería, bakery, and restaurant serving nearly everything that can be contained within the circumference of his warm, soft, and tangy tortillas.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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After finishing, Vonn chatted briefly with Johnson – who raced just before her – at the bottom of the slope, pulled off her knee brace and then walked the circumference of the mixed zone, eyeing the big board as Wiles raced.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tkachuk timed an offseason surgery on the adductor muscle to recover and arrive in peak shape for the Olympics.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to Hong Kong, where the outdoors is fervently celebrated, from peak to harbor, plate to palette.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The kids froze mid-mouthful, eyes bulging in horror at the thought of having to witness such a thing in the company of their parents.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The surrounding metropolitan area has similarly bulged.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Beyond the studio, CYE’s first year has been packed with variety-show appearances, photoshoots, fan meets, performance schedules, and now concert rehearsals.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The bike’s frame is small and functional, and tightly packed to maintain weight distribution.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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