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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
Morgan Evans, USA Today, 13 June 2026
After Mexican fans packed the Estadio Azteca to the brim in Thursday afternoon’s tournament opener in Mexico City, Match 2 in the Guadalajara suburb Zapopan was considerably less in demand, based on the pictures that emerged from the venue in suburban Guadalajara.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The Sunriver Art Fair showcases juried artists in The Village, while the Sunriver Resort Farmers Market brims with local produce and handmade goods.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
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Noun
The royal accessorized her look with a wide-brim straw hat adorned with a neutral-colored bow and a pair of classic nude pumps.
—Morgan Evans, USA Today, 13 June 2026
After Mexican fans packed the Estadio Azteca to the brim in Thursday afternoon’s tournament opener in Mexico City, Match 2 in the Guadalajara suburb Zapopan was considerably less in demand, based on the pictures that emerged from the venue in suburban Guadalajara.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
That shouldn’t be a problem for their opponent, who has a team brimming with attacking flair.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The Sunriver Art Fair showcases juried artists in The Village, while the Sunriver Resort Farmers Market brims with local produce and handmade goods.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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Puff sleeves, a scalloped hem, lace trim, and eyelet detailing give this top a soft, feminine edge.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Drawing prizes included an umbrella, a visor and a free month’s membership at the park district’s Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Wilson shared a video of herself shooting a gun while dressed in her bikini shirt, as well as one of her sipping on a cocktail while sitting on part of the boat wearing the shirt, a visor and a statement necklace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Additionally, hopping balls usually come with a weight limit to prevent users from bursting the ball and injuring themselves in the process.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Juicy blueberries burst during baking, melding with the fresh peach juices for a gorgeous, saucy filling in this pie.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The front entrance is teeming with a few dozen people, filled with colorful artwork and a TV monitor showing old video of a train that used to run through the property.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Instead of a sea of Chiefs red, the stands were filled with Argentine blue and white.—
Travis Heying,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Noun
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There’s an entire salad bowl of chocolate mousse, perfectly bitter and rich, and a Paris-Brest the circumference of a tricycle wheel, with enormous puffs of hazelnut mousse and a dripping seam of blackberry jam.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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That ball of twine stands at least 11 feet tall, weighs almost 29,000 pounds and has a circumference of at least 46 feet.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The 1968 lineup was incredibly top-heavy with peak Carl Yastrzemski and a 35-homer season by Ken Harrelson, and the 2014 club featured David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia and rookie Mookie Betts, even though many of the heroes of the 2013 World Series team wound up taking big steps back.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The Babe’s advancing age and bulging midsection were the easy targets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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And, soon, the OCFA crew learns that one of three storage tanks at the plant — one that contains the chemical methyl methacrylate, or MMA — is bulging.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors said Sit and Liu were packed and ready to flee when officers arrested them in June 2025.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The schedule is packed, especially considering the game is played at a faster pace than even a decade ago.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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