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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of brimming
Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Most regions in the country are brimming with high-end hotels and charming bed and breakfasts, but staying at an Airbnb is a very Parent Trap move that gives you a closer connection to the area.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Their sons, 11-year-old twins Kade and Jace, and 10-year-old Gage, were brimming with excitement to see rockets and space capsules up close.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
With two scrappy final women, the movie is brimming with female empowerment, one of Weaving’s favorite facets of modern horror.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
The collection is brimming with lightweight and breathable linen pants, flowy dresses for everyday wear and special occasions, and comfortable heeled mules that will help transition my outfits from day to night.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
These herbs are similar nutritionally to other leafy vegetables, brimming with vitamins A, C and K, and plant compounds called polyphenols that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2026
Paradoxically, the still portraits of dead animals are brimming with life.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The first arrangement is brimming with garden roses in various shades of peach, pink, and creamy yellow.
—James T. Farmer, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 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
Pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation, and mothers-to-be are often brimming with questions, many of them, unfortunately, based on myth and superstition.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Most regions in the country are brimming with high-end hotels and charming bed and breakfasts, but staying at an Airbnb is a very Parent Trap move that gives you a closer connection to the area.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Their sons, 11-year-old twins Kade and Jace, and 10-year-old Gage, were brimming with excitement to see rockets and space capsules up close.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
With two scrappy final women, the movie is brimming with female empowerment, one of Weaving’s favorite facets of modern horror.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
The collection is brimming with lightweight and breathable linen pants, flowy dresses for everyday wear and special occasions, and comfortable heeled mules that will help transition my outfits from day to night.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
These herbs are similar nutritionally to other leafy vegetables, brimming with vitamins A, C and K, and plant compounds called polyphenols that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2026
Paradoxically, the still portraits of dead animals are brimming with life.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The first arrangement is brimming with garden roses in various shades of peach, pink, and creamy yellow.
—James T. Farmer, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brimming
Adjective
-
The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
-
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
-
No, the club's horticulture staff does not pack them in ice to keep the blooms from bursting before the Masters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
-
In a quintet of fine performances, his stands out in this moment so removed from when Becky Shaw debuted (2008 was not bursting at the seams with essays on our crisis of masculinity).—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The nearly 4,000 fans kept the faith all game, filling the arena with nothing but deafening noise.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
-
While much of those duties are typical for his local office — picking up trash, plowing snow and filling potholes — the 34-year-old mayor has leaned on his knack for viral content creation to drive interest and awareness of government programs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Saturday’s final score, 9-0 in the visitor’s favor, only partially encapsulates the degree to which New York (5-4) outplayed San Francisco (3-6) in front of a packed house that had more reasons to groan than reasons to cheer.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
-
Diehard fans banged bass drums, songs emanated from the supporters’ wall and a packed stadium of 7,211 buzzed all the way through stoppage time of a tense game.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The room was buzzing with conversation, ranging from lively beauty networking to the latest Summer House drama.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
-
But that moment when your internet is too slow for gaming, your laptop is too laggy for your creativity, or your TV sounds like a buzzing fly is when all the fun ends, and the stress begins.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Read on for the golden rules of packing.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Injury report While the Cubs head to Cleveland, right fielder Seiya Suzuki is packing his bags to Double-A Knoxville for a rehab stint.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
The car was full of suitcases, and his father was sitting in the front seat, scrolling on his phone.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen were launched Wednesday and, after spending a full day checking out the Orion spacecraft, the ship left Earth orbit Thursday and headed for the moon.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
The Tar Heel pipeline isn’t exactly bulging with the kind of coach the UNC job could attract.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Brimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brimming. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
