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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
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
Just look to those Sophie Lou Jacobsen coupes—with brims fanning out like delicate flower heads—as an example.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Hydrangeas are brimming with nostalgia, stirring memories of endless Southern summers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Sound Mixer Simon Hayes was in the background, working to keep the mic under the brim, or peak, of her hat out of the wind path.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
Just look to those Sophie Lou Jacobsen coupes—with brims fanning out like delicate flower heads—as an example.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
Markets brim with greens, citrus that perfumes the air and strawberries that’ll be a reminder of what they’re supposed to taste like.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Hydrangeas are brimming with nostalgia, stirring memories of endless Southern summers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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Rye whiskey is the drier and spicier cousin of bourbon with an herbaceous edge, an edge which (as with the Sazerac, La Louisiane and others) is given a few dozen exclamation points with a dash of absinthe.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cake mix, lemon pie filling, and butter come together in the oven to create crisp edges and a gooey, citrusy center, while a little cream cheese in the mix rounds out the lemon’s brightness.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rinard Ford filed a patent for a new head-up display to be implemented through a car's sun visor.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Two men pushed Hodges against a wall; one man reached beneath his protective visor and dug into his right eye with his thumb.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Is your play area bursting at the seams?—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hill burst upon the local high school scene as a sophomore, earning Central Texas newcomer of the year honors in 2023 after rushing for 1,428 yards and 20 touchdowns.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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The work triangle has origins dating back to the 19th century, but in a space that now serves diverse purposes and is filled with technology and appliances that didn’t exist when it was created, is the kitchen work triangle still relevant?—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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If the car starts to fill with water and reaches seat level, fire officials say getting onto the roof of your vehicle becomes the safest option.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Separated from regular life by a kaleidoscopic shell whose circumference continues to expand, the Shimmer, as it’s called, has claimed the lives of every person who has gone inside — except one.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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Waist circumference is a proxy measurement for the amount of fat that may be around your organs, which increases your risk of heart disease and stroke.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
22 Dec. 2025
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The woman used her headlamp light to alert crews and in a photo of the mountain her location can be seen as a white point of light in the vastness of the peak.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps no one understands the ambition of a coach who reached this NFL peak after a steep climb than a West Virginia kid who arrived as an undrafted free agent out of Shepherd University.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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From self-driving smart trailers with auto-dumping waste tanks to on- and off-road explorers that bulge out in every direction possible to maximize living space, some truly jaw-dropping and inspiring camper vans, travel trailers, large motorhomes and expedition trucks emerged in 2025.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2026
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According to John Hopkins Medicine, an aneurysm is a weakened or bulging artery wall, and coiling is a procedure used to block blood flow to the aneurysm.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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If packing your kids’ lunch for school was an Olympic sport, my mother would have been a gold medalist every year.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Each of the eight luxurious scents is packed with softening coconut oil and shea butter.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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