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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
Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Meanwhile, dishes at the restaurant brim with local ingredients, including wasabi, an Okutama specialty that is grown a stone's throw away.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 July 2025
The lobby was grand, brimming with polished marble, and full of fresh flowers and greenery.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Skubal pitched the first inning with water dripping from the brim of his hat.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Meanwhile, dishes at the restaurant brim with local ingredients, including wasabi, an Okutama specialty that is grown a stone's throw away.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Verb
In Hunt, an unincorporated area near Ingram brimming with summer camps along the river, at least 27 young campers and staff members died at the all-girls’ Camp Mystic after floodwaters overtook cabins.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 July 2025
The lobby was grand, brimming with polished marble, and full of fresh flowers and greenery.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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The Diamondbacks were given a slight edge on betting lines to win more games than the Padres.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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From steamy dim sum in bustling teahouses to rooftop bars overlooking glittering skylines—the city blends ancient soul with modern edge.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This year, the average senator filed about 25 bills.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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However, California residents are often given the option to buy solar systems outright and include the cost of solar in their mortgages or lease the panels from solar providers and pay a monthly fee which is often less than the typical electrical bill for a non-solar home.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bowers burst onto the scene in Las Vegas last season and racked up 1,194 receiving yards on 112 catches (both NFL records for rookie tight ends).—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Gordon then burst through the line of scrimmage for 19 yards, the biggest run of the day.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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President Trump plans to nominate White House economist Stephen Miran to fill a six-month vacancy on the Federal Reserve's board of governors.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds?—
Noah Giansiracusa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On Wednesday, staff laid toddlers on a desk to measure the circumference of their upper arms — the quickest way to determine malnutrition.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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The data, collected between 1999 and 2004, included height, weight, waist circumference, and body fat percentage (BF%).—
Julia Ries,
Health,
15 July 2025
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The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington projects a peak even sooner, in the 2060s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Once a household-name company, Bed Bath & Beyond operated over 1,000 stores at its peak, and has now returned under the name Bed Bath & Beyond Home.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The actress praises costume designer Trish Summerville, whose team then adorned her with all the brooches, bangles, and those bulging glasses.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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To prevent botulism, the CDC recommends refrigerating or freezing leftovers promptly after cooking, throwing away damaged or bulging cans, and following the USDA's guide to home-canning. 2.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The accompanying clip shows row upon row of flower arrangements arrayed on the floor after BID workers carefully removed them from the bridge and packed them in plastic bins.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Republican candidate for governor Bill Berrien worked the crowd at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center on August 6 — and packed his day with reporter interviews.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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