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
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Wayfair’s closeout section is brimming with top-tier deals; read on for more picks that check all my boxes, including an ambient floor lamp and a stunning area rug.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Longtime collaborators Barki and Bennani peel back layered modes of storytelling to depict relationships brimming with humor and authenticity.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
There is a chili style for everyone — it can be adapted for carnivores or vegetarians, brimming with beans or bobbing with chunky vegetables.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Her most recent collection was brimming with Wales Bonner’s signature high-low tailoring, adding pizzazz to formal tailoring and her signature pearl touches, as noted in WWD’s review.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Despite the injury, the Hoosiers are brimming with confidence.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, Charlotte has gone 11-2 over its final 13 games and is brimming with confidence, with or without Zaha.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Rather than serving as just a hand cream with retinol, Paula’s Choice Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Lotion Treatment is also brimming with antioxidants (like vitamins C and E) as well as moisturizers (among them grapeseed and evening primrose oils) to thoroughly rejuvenate and repair the hands.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
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
The lifestyle mogul’s signature fashion collection at QVC is brimming with clothing that bridges this gap, and the Comfort Stretch Boxy Modern Top is the latest example.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Wayfair’s closeout section is brimming with top-tier deals; read on for more picks that check all my boxes, including an ambient floor lamp and a stunning area rug.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Longtime collaborators Barki and Bennani peel back layered modes of storytelling to depict relationships brimming with humor and authenticity.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
There is a chili style for everyone — it can be adapted for carnivores or vegetarians, brimming with beans or bobbing with chunky vegetables.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Her most recent collection was brimming with Wales Bonner’s signature high-low tailoring, adding pizzazz to formal tailoring and her signature pearl touches, as noted in WWD’s review.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Despite the injury, the Hoosiers are brimming with confidence.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, Charlotte has gone 11-2 over its final 13 games and is brimming with confidence, with or without Zaha.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Rather than serving as just a hand cream with retinol, Paula’s Choice Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Lotion Treatment is also brimming with antioxidants (like vitamins C and E) as well as moisturizers (among them grapeseed and evening primrose oils) to thoroughly rejuvenate and repair the hands.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brimming
Adjective
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Amazon’s fashion section is practically bursting at the seams with functional and stylish fall sweaters.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Broncos’ breakout sophomore RB Dylan Riley did his best Ashton Jeanty impression yet, bursting for 201 yards on just 15 carries, his fourth 100-yard day in his last six games.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Also consider buying staple items that stretch meals, such as rice and beans, or plan for 'one dish' meals that are filling, such as spaghetti and meat sauce, chili, soups, or casseroles.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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So filling, yet doesn’t feel like a heavy meal and has a fresh taste.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Just weeks after Kit arrived, the couple was already juggling family, faith and a packed schedule.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Alcock told a packed audience at the Newport Beach Film Festival.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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There’s a fine line between obtrusive service, with servers buzzing like flies around the table, and inattentive service.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Rising high above the city’s buzzing Paseo South Gulch district, Pendry Nashville marks a high-design moment for Nashville’s fast-evolving skyline.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Taylor Sheridan is packing his bags and heading to a new studio.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Oct. 2025
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Prepare an emergency bag If possible, families should consider packing an emergency bag, according to the organization's safety plan checklist.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The city is unsurprisingly full of haunted spaces, but Muriel’s restaurant by Jackson Square is for those who want just a side of spooky.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The full SiriusXM Town Hall will air on Radio Andy on Monday.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the scene, when Zoey and Mira catch sight of the guys, their eyes turn into bulging red hearts, then change shape several more times as the attraction escalates.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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There's the bug, their main mascot, a green critter with giant bulging eyes.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Brimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brimming. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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