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
Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
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
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Some of the master’s students first entering CSUF’s Transformative Teaching in Secondary Education program aren’t brimming with confidence.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
This Bond is brimming with potential, but hasn't peaked.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
In an Instagram post teasing the release of the Crown Nuggets, nostalgic fans were brimming with excitement.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Then came Paris, the challenges and pressure of defending a title and a third-round scrap against a talented player playing as well as nearly anyone the past month and brimming with confidence.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2026
The Ionian coast town has ancient history, a quiet old town, a newer town brimming with life, and a nonstop Italian party scene in the summertime.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Dedicated to vintage Asian cinema, the interior is brimming with Godzilla figurines and anime posters under the glow of Japanese paper lanterns.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
And a great place to start is with your bathroom walls, which are brimming with design potential.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Adjective
Combine these free-flowering, compact cascaders with bold uprights like canna lilies or coleus and textural fillers like euphorbia and lantana to keep your display balanced and brimming.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
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
My mother had smiled at the pictures, her eyes brimming.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Some of the master’s students first entering CSUF’s Transformative Teaching in Secondary Education program aren’t brimming with confidence.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
This Bond is brimming with potential, but hasn't peaked.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
In an Instagram post teasing the release of the Crown Nuggets, nostalgic fans were brimming with excitement.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Then came Paris, the challenges and pressure of defending a title and a third-round scrap against a talented player playing as well as nearly anyone the past month and brimming with confidence.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2026
The Ionian coast town has ancient history, a quiet old town, a newer town brimming with life, and a nonstop Italian party scene in the summertime.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Dedicated to vintage Asian cinema, the interior is brimming with Godzilla figurines and anime posters under the glow of Japanese paper lanterns.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
And a great place to start is with your bathroom walls, which are brimming with design potential.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brimming
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Dishes use local produce but combine them with Asian ingredients for a light meal that’s bursting with flavors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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But with Skydance’s reputation for quality game titles and Paramount’s vast library, there’s potential to carve out a space in a market that’s crowded to the point of bursting.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Tiny Timber Homes Living in as small a space as a tiny house can sometimes feel a little claustrophobic, but the Kanuka tackles this by opening up to the outside with two double glass door entrances, filling the home with natural light.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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The 52-year-old Utah resident spent a full day traveling between thrift stores, used bookstores and independent bookshops, filling her car with enough reading material to carry her through the year.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Hollywood used to pump out movies as mediocre but occasionally charming as The Breadwinner, buoyed by the always-reliable power of seeing a comedy with a packed audience in a theater.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Today, its reputation precedes it and the place remains packed night-after-night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Short bursts of work can keep productivity buzzing along.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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QueensWay The promise of a new park has some Forest Hills business owners buzzing.—
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Keep scrolling for even more vacation-ready finds that’ll make packing for summer trips a whole lot easier — and, more importantly, far less expensive.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Originally a sweet rice fritter served with café au lait, Muhammad turned it savory, packing his batter with salmon for a more substantial bite.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, my niece is ready and the potty full of pee is passed above the table because there is no room to carry it around the side without spilling on the guests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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That new chapter quickly turned into a full-fledged sequel, and Girls Like Us was born.—
Jennifer Dugan,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The Babe’s advancing age and bulging midsection were the easy targets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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And, soon, the OCFA crew learns that one of three storage tanks at the plant — one that contains the chemical methyl methacrylate, or MMA — is bulging.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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“Brimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brimming. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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