as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
bins brimming with coffee beans from a wide array of tropical localities
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as in filling
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 brimming
Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
If showing the Doomsday trailer twice was a move brimming with BDE, this felt like the opposite.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
Culturally rich Nepal is brimming with budget-friendly meals, such as a plate of momos for less than $1.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Luckily, Wayfair is already brimming with patio furniture deals, including seating groups, outdoor benches, and decorative umbrellas.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
One of the easiest ways to make homes look more appealing is to add a few window boxes brimming with vibrant flowering and foliage plants.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Right now, the under-the-radar section is brimming with accent chairs, area rugs, outdoor furniture, and more up to 85 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Her new neighborhood was brimming with creative energy, with eclectic art, with sumptuous food.
—Julia Coin
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
The ballpark would be the centerpiece of a baseball district with bars and restaurants, so that area will be brimming with people.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Exhausting, exhilarating softball in which to spend my body’s force—that in the morning—then in the afternoon, the brimming, hearty stew of family life.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
Salad bowl shops, places that push bowls filled with Mediterranean spreads and grains, and bowls brimming with açaí under tiles of sliced banana.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
If showing the Doomsday trailer twice was a move brimming with BDE, this felt like the opposite.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
Culturally rich Nepal is brimming with budget-friendly meals, such as a plate of momos for less than $1.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Luckily, Wayfair is already brimming with patio furniture deals, including seating groups, outdoor benches, and decorative umbrellas.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
One of the easiest ways to make homes look more appealing is to add a few window boxes brimming with vibrant flowering and foliage plants.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Right now, the under-the-radar section is brimming with accent chairs, area rugs, outdoor furniture, and more up to 85 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Her new neighborhood was brimming with creative energy, with eclectic art, with sumptuous food.
—Julia Coin
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
The ballpark would be the centerpiece of a baseball district with bars and restaurants, so that area will be brimming with people.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brimming
Adjective
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This vibrant city is a foodie’s sanctuary, a shopper’s delight, and a cultural hub bursting with museums, galleries and cafes.—
Kalpana Fitzpatrick,
TheWeek,
15 Apr. 2026
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My heart is constantly bursting open, while also breaking into a million pieces.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Seeing a gap and filling the need, when the Boston Marathon was canceled for the first time in its history, PRC decided to host their own marathon.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Experts say consumers can benefit from comparing prices before filling up, using apps or local knowledge to find cheaper options.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Filipino girl group, comprising Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena, became the first band from the Philippines to perform at the music festival — and the Pinoy pride shone back at them, with a packed crowd whose exuberance rivaled the energy exuding from BINI onstage.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Summers are hot, humid and packed.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The brunch scene is buzzing, with diners tucking into dishes of lamb and crispy rice bowls with poached egg and labneh, or the Muhammara shakshouka.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Guests can lounge at the always-buzzing Pool Club, take a dip in one of two magnesium plunge pools, and rejuvenate in the bio-wellness spa.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For travel days, pair your airport-ready sweatsuits with the Everyday Trainer Sneakers, or toss the Scrunched Sneakers that feature a flexible silhouette into your suitcase to make packing a breeze.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Amazon's fulfillment services include the process of storing, packing and shipping orders.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Granted, Houston was without Kevin Durant so both teams are hoping to get back to full strength as soon as possible.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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But Johnson will have a full plate when the House returns on Monday, with a second reconciliation bill, and funding of the Department of Homeland Security on the horizon.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rather than use a standard shopping basket or bag, the man’s backpack appeared to be bulging at the seams — its straps straining under the weight of unidentified and clearly heavy cargo.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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But a fair number of Mudryk’s attempts end up bulging the roof of the net with power and precision, and very few are saved.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Brimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brimming. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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