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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
Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025
While the brand is less sailing-specific today, its nautical heritage lives on in accessories like this cotton sailing hat, whose slightly wider brim will go a long way towards shielding wearers from the sun.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
While both teams were still brimming with training-camp participants as rounds of cuts were yet to come, the maiden voyage of the preseason will set sail with a prominent contract situation looming over each club.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The tiny, car-free island brims with dense mangroves, flourishing jungles, and a turquoise sea inviting you to snorkel through networks of coral reefs and around nurse sharks, stingrays, and turtles.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025
While the brand is less sailing-specific today, its nautical heritage lives on in accessories like this cotton sailing hat, whose slightly wider brim will go a long way towards shielding wearers from the sun.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
This is also when local markets brim with seasonal ingredients like porcini mushrooms, chestnuts, and hazelnuts.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
While both teams were still brimming with training-camp participants as rounds of cuts were yet to come, the maiden voyage of the preseason will set sail with a prominent contract situation looming over each club.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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The fear of a man with a single foot over a cliff edge.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Lexington community, still reeling from a 5-year-old’s death in a home explosion five months ago, is on edge after gas lines continue to get hit by companies installing fiber optic cables.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The federal government is set to run out of money at midnight on Oct 1, the end of the fiscal year, unless members of Congress overcome partisan differences to strike a deal to pass a funding bill.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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During a shutdown, other bills can be brought up for a vote, but all energy would likely be focused on bringing a CR to the floor.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the first game trafficked in elegant neatness, Hades II is practically bursting at the seams with excess.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Video from the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel shows floodwater bursting through the closed lobby doors, quickly rising to knee height while staff shouted for guests to evacuate.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The fall sale is here at Nordstrom, and it’s filled with deals on top brands and trendy looks for every style and budget.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The appointments of Stacie Brown and Monty Baugh in March 2024 filled the remaining seats on the board.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after its debut this summer, the AMG team took the car to Nardò, a historic test track in Southern Italy, and drove the car 40,075 kilometers in 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes and 07 seconds – the equivalent of the Earth's circumference at the equator.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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These are more fitted than the typical straight-leg jeans and have a smaller hem circumference to tailor the ankles more.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yet even something that’s 60% peak Kelce or peak Gronk would be better than what Nix has seen through three games.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia West Virginia’s New River Gorge National Park reaches its peak color in late October with shades of orange, red, and yellow blending into a rich fall tapestry.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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RAKxa Jai, meanwhile, focuses on holistic wellness, with teams of staff offering a bulging book of treatments, including crystal healing, traditional Ayurvedic treatments and Marma Healing massage.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Saetbyol-4, which shares the Global Hawk's bulging fuselage design, is a reconnaissance aircraft while the Saetbyol-9, like the Reaper, is an attack drone.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Nordstrom’s cold-weather section is packed with markdowns on must-have seasonal pieces, from stylish outerwear to versatile jeans.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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In reality, many of these foods are nutrient-packed and can support overall health when eaten as part of a balanced diet.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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