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
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
His restaurant sits in the courtyard of the Hotel Saint Augustine, an airy, modernist space brimming with sagebrush.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
And to get there, visitors will have to make their way through scare zones brimming with crawling monsters and roaring chainsaws.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
David, Peter and the writing team have created a bold and provocative drama, brimming with unforgettable characters and brought to life by the most extraordinary cast.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Nebraska will be brimming with confidence.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
As a museum-like space brimming with rare works, the gallery has a lot to offer the design-curious.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The show pays tribute to that feeling in scenes throughout, but perhaps none more than a flashback scene in the pilot that shows the Truth Teller in its prime – a newsroom brimming with reporters, typewriters clacking, a printing press running at full speed, a deadline at hand.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Carefully sourced European antiques and vintage pieces are key to designer Robin Rains’s one-of-a-kind spaces that are brimming with character and history.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
And just like their surroundings, the best hotels in Vermont are brimming with charm.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
His restaurant sits in the courtyard of the Hotel Saint Augustine, an airy, modernist space brimming with sagebrush.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
And to get there, visitors will have to make their way through scare zones brimming with crawling monsters and roaring chainsaws.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
David, Peter and the writing team have created a bold and provocative drama, brimming with unforgettable characters and brought to life by the most extraordinary cast.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Nebraska will be brimming with confidence.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
As a museum-like space brimming with rare works, the gallery has a lot to offer the design-curious.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The show pays tribute to that feeling in scenes throughout, but perhaps none more than a flashback scene in the pilot that shows the Truth Teller in its prime – a newsroom brimming with reporters, typewriters clacking, a printing press running at full speed, a deadline at hand.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Carefully sourced European antiques and vintage pieces are key to designer Robin Rains’s one-of-a-kind spaces that are brimming with character and history.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 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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Finish the look with a fall wreath bursting with harvest blooms.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Aimer’s vocals resonate with the story of the Infinity Castle movie, filling the song with strength, determination, and vulnerability.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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With kids settling back into school routines and store shelves filling with Halloween decor, the season is shifting.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In six months, the site has grown from 600 people fleeing gang attacks in nearby Delmas 30 to 5,000 people from all over the capital, sheltering in packed government offices and makeshift shacks.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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His energy at his Century club gig was infectious resulting in a frenzied, packed dance floor.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Within minutes, the inbox starts buzzing, and they get pulled into a flood of urgent emails.—
Wilson Luna,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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His new social media activity has the wrestling world buzzing about a potential return to the company.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For snacks and sandwiches, try packing them in a reusable silicone bag like Stasher (from $11).—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Here is a look at the full card.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Coach Justin Wilcox has guided the Golden Bears to bowl games in four of his seven full seasons at Berkeley.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kering has been dragged down by steep declines at its star brand and a bulging debt load, forcing the group to shutter stores, offload real estate and reduce headcount after a dismal start to the year that saw group net profit plummet 46 percent in the first half.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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To be a real man, according to this content, young adolescent boys are expected to be tall and broad-shouldered with bulging biceps, pronounced trapezius muscles, and washboard abs.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Brimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brimming. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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