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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
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
The queen consort added a coordinated hat to her ensemble with an exaggerated brim and appliqué at the side.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The hockey world is not exactly brimming with experienced high-end management talent, and arguably no one currently available has a stronger resume than Shanahan.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Noun
The fans couldn’t have been more fired up for this show, something that was made abundantly clear when the lights dimmed and a huge roar went up from the mostly young, female crowd that filled the arena to its absolute brim.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
The queen consort added a coordinated hat to her ensemble with an exaggerated brim and appliqué at the side.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Verb
Now, Scheffler is brimming with confidence and the floodgates may have opened.
—Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The hockey world is not exactly brimming with experienced high-end management talent, and arguably no one currently available has a stronger resume than Shanahan.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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The region is already on edge as Israel seeks to annihilate Hamas, an Iranian ally, in the Gaza Strip, where war still rages after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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That’s why more discerning buyers are setting their sights on The Village of Loch Lloyd, a hidden treasure on the southern edge of the metro.—
Loch Lloyd Residential Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Terrible policy Perhaps Gabbard is sounding the alarm to discredit efforts — including a sanctions bill held up in Congress pending a green light from Trump — to pressure Putin into a meaningful negotiation on ending his war.—
Marc Champion,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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The bill passed the House 321-104 and now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Fort Erie bursts with American tourists in the summertime, but today is empty on a gray May morning.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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France’s Nolan Traoré, who burst onto the international scene after sparkling at the 2024 Hoop Summit, was thought of as a potential high lottery pick this time last year, but an inconsistent season playing for Saint-Quentin in France’s LNB Pro A League has slowed his roll.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Send three thoughtful messages daily and watch your pipeline fill with warm leads.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The home created for the program was filled with a gym, healthful food and other healthful amenities.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Measure the circumference of your arm with string and compare it to the cuff dimensions offered.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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Now, balls must pass FIFA’s ‘Quality Programme for Footballs’ test, which gives about a 10 per cent leeway for balls in circumference, weight and pressure.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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In a statement, the department said that the tornado had peak winds of 105 mph that ravaged through many structures and trees.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Located in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest, Mount Washington is the tallest peak in the northeastern United States.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
24 June 2025
Verb
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If the surface bulges outward at that point, then the flow moves inward.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Photos posted online showed the snake arrived at a Virginia animal hospital with a bulging body.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Verb
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These waterproof shoe bags are a game-changer for anyone who packs an extra pair of shoes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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Your hands/fingers are enough, no need to really pack it down with a measuring cup.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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