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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
Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Trade in those wide brim felt hats and cowboy boots, ladies.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 28 Sep. 2024
Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Meet Banning Court, one of our favorite cottages brimming with old-fashioned character and quintessential Southern charm.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This single vineyard expression brims with dense cherry fruit, a note of cranberry and a thread of cardamon.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Trade in those wide brim felt hats and cowboy boots, ladies.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 28 Sep. 2024
Verb
Appetite fully satisfied, the day brimmed with possibilities; visit the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sail on a whale-watching cruise, tour a fragrant cinnamon estate, or enjoy sunset cocktails at Smoke and Bitters, an open-air bar ranked among Asia’s top 50.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Meet Banning Court, one of our favorite cottages brimming with old-fashioned character and quintessential Southern charm.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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During Vrabel’s early days in Tennessee, players would walk into team meetings on edge.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The job market is always shifting, but staying adaptable gives you the edge.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The bill was panned by reproductive medical experts and Democrats for interfering with complex medical decisions between patients and their physicians.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Another 2024 bill would have moved the Lee holiday to Columbus Day in October, which coincides with the month of his death.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Last April, 174 people were stranded for up to 23 hours when a pod on a cable car line in southern Turkey hit a pole and burst open for unknown reasons, killing one and injuring seven.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s picks The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time Though he’s known for being slightly reticent in interviews, today, Bad Bunny is fully charged and bursting with stories.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: Trump's second term follows a campaign filled with racist rhetoric, anti-trans policies, and mass deportation promises—raising concerns about the long-term impact on civil rights and equality.—
Axios,
Axios,
18 Jan. 2025
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For $5, customers can fill up their choice of container, Cinemark said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Pham made no mention of the details in Arlo’s medical records that noted the baby’s head circumference at one month or the unusual rate of growth that his pediatrician had flagged for further monitoring.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
29 Dec. 2024
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Pham made no mention of the details in Arlo’s medical records that noted the baby’s head circumference at 1 month or the unusual rate of growth that his pediatrician had flagged for further monitoring.—
Kirsten Potter Krish Seenivasan David Mason,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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Those turns on the throne have not been in a row, but rather spread across a number of years, as the smash surges back to the peak every holiday season.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Redfin says investor demand has dropped from the 2022 peaks, and in-migration has plunged by 79 percent compared to pandemic levels.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Muscles bulging and soaked in sweat, his face is etched in a grimace of extreme exertion.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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Here are some ways to spot a card skimmer, according to Capital One: Look at the card reader: If there are any pieces of the machine that are bulging or raised, that could be a sign that a skimmer was installed.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2025
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Halls were packed until the 9 pm closing time for the VIP opening yesterday, and dealers seemed enthusiastic.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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This compact jewelry case may be small, but it’s packed with organization features and lined with soft velvet to protect your pieces.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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