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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
Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
On May 10, Meghan, 43, shared a post on Instagram that featured highlights from the Friday night concert and showed off the custom details on the brim of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s hat.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 May 2025
Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Not only does their premature departure deprive the administration of their expertise and experience, but the cancellation of job offers means they will not be replaced by promising young officers brimming with passion and patriotism.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2025
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Noun
The engineering of Mario’s hat is marvelous, giving the brim a perfect pitch without sacrificing the aesthetic.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
On May 10, Meghan, 43, shared a post on Instagram that featured highlights from the Friday night concert and showed off the custom details on the brim of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s hat.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 May 2025
Verb
Oddly enough, even though the comeback of Alex Bregman after his 44-game absence with a quad injury could help put the Red Sox back in the thick of American League East contention, the MLB rumor circuit has been brimming with speculation that Bregman will be traded by the July 31 deadline.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Not only does their premature departure deprive the administration of their expertise and experience, but the cancellation of job offers means they will not be replaced by promising young officers brimming with passion and patriotism.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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Crews on the Dragon Bravo Fire planned to build a fire line along Forest Road 610 on the northeastern edge of the fire, according to the southwest team.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Pearl Cove Beach Club Located at the western edge of Celebration Key, Pearl Cove offers an exclusive experience for an additional cost.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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The incident cost the family around ₱28,000 ($489) in vet bills and travel to and from the hospital.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Trump's signature came after the House of Representatives this week voted 308-122, with all Republicans and several Democrats voting in favor, to approve the legislation after the Senate voted for the bill in June.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Verb
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An instant later, six-foot-tall flames burst upward in blazing pillars, followed by an intoxicating waft of garlic, lemon and herbs that permeated the air over a crowd of awed onlookers.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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What transpires is a film bursting at the seams with heart, adored by laymen and critics alike.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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The Marquette University community installed President Kimo Ah Yun on April 29 in an inauguration filled with pomp, prayer and a dash of protest.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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The hot water faucet was turned all the way on and the tub filled with water that reached a temperature of at least 147.8 degrees due to an outdated water heater, according to a police investigation.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Other factors, including rising ocean levels and the warming—and thus swelling—of the atmosphere can make a difference too, slightly increasing planetary circumference.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Plus, people who supplement with 30 grams of ground flaxseed have been found to see more reductions in waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio compared to a control group.10 How to Use It: Try using whole or ground flaxseeds as a high-fiber topping for oatmeal, chia pudding, and smoothie bowls.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 July 2025
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During the last five years, the stock increased on the day following earnings in 78% of occurrences, registering a median positive return of 1.5% and a peak one-day gain of 3.6%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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That peak came after Target's sales rose more than $15 billion in the fiscal year following the start of the Covid pandemic, but its annual revenue has stagnated for the past four years.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Both can affect your quality of life: Atherosclerosis can cause heart attacks, strokes, poor blood flow to the legs, or bulging arteries.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
20 July 2025
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Blount, who appeared wearing a white button-down shirt and tie, his hands shackled in front of him, his bulging gut and beige tie spilling over his beige pants, appeared impassive and refused to meet his victim’s gaze as Rothschild addressed him personally.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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The Effects of Burying Emotions Prioritizing archaic societal expectations over what is actually going on inside your mind and/or body can pack a punch.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The storms are packing marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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