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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
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025
The song brims with defiance, melded with Jinks’s classic country-rock instrumentation and the burly, world-weary vocal that has become his calling card.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
These themes make the vampire saga feel rapturous, bold, ambitious, and brimming with curiosity and care.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Retailing at $235 at full price and now marked down to $188, the style is available in two different brims.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025
The song brims with defiance, melded with Jinks’s classic country-rock instrumentation and the burly, world-weary vocal that has become his calling card.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
The site is still brimming with markdowns on top brands like Kelly Clarkson Home, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines, and Joss & Main.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
These themes make the vampire saga feel rapturous, bold, ambitious, and brimming with curiosity and care.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
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The Indian army said in a statement late on Friday that drones were sighted in 26 locations across a wide area of India's west and northwest from Kashmir and states bordering Pakistan to the edge of the Arabian Sea.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Toll-takers on the Venetian Causeway were in their booths as the tornado swept through just yards away, tearing into trees at a small public park at water’s edge.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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Last year legislators passed SB 292 which bans the manufacturing, selling or distributing of products containing PFAs beginning on Jan. 1, 2028, according to the bill’s analysis.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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Carney cited Mooresville’s annual increase in the number of utility bills, from 181,138 in fiscal 2024 to 186,403 in fiscal 2025, through March 31.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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Sleight of Hand is a powerful, intense rye whiskey bursting with bold flavors reflecting Texas whiskey's power.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Summer isn’t officially here yet, but Amazon is already bursting with airy dresses for under $50.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The agency, whose fewer than 1,900 federal employees oversee the more than 60,000 contractors who build and maintain the U.S. nuclear arsenal, has struggled to fill crucial safety roles.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Located on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, Seward is also the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park, and the downtown is filled with murals and various art galleries.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
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Rivers became friends that extended his circumference of being.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Research suggests that regular cannabis users often have a lower waist circumference and may be less likely to be obese, which could contribute to better glycemic control and overall health.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Bridgewater’s assets under management dropped 18% in 2024 to some $92 billion, Reuters reported in March, down from a recent peak of $150 billion in 2021.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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How The Little Mermaid goes deeper with Halle Bailey's Ariel 'Little Mermaid' star Jodi Benson watches daughter perform as Ariel The tour ended with a sneak peak of the full production, notably also the first time the cast and crew has run through the entire show.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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No deals have been reached with America’s largest trading partners, including Canada, Mexico and China, which is the single biggest contributor to the bulging U.S. trade deficit that Trump calls a rip-off for the American people.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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Movies don't get more manly than Predator, which is positively brimming with bulging muscles, oneupmanship, relentless s— talk, chainguns, and some of Schwarzenegger's silliest one-liners since Commando.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Croisette is often packed with tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of Hollywood stars, as well as studio executives, sales agents and journalists hustling from one meeting to another.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Best Early Wayfair Memorial Day Furniture Sales Of course, Wayfair is also packed with deals on indoor furniture, including end tables under $60 and coffee tables with storage for a whopping 78% off.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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