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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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
Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Five-time champions Brazil, brimming with hope under new coach Carlo Ancelotti, face off against last edition's semi-finalists, Morocco.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
Arguably the defining crime film of a decade brimming with decadence, Scarface is excessive in every way, which only enhances its appeal.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Clad in a Canadian tuxedo and brimming with enthusiasm and a competitive spirit that often verged on the combative, Ed Gamble clearly came into Taskmaster wanting to win, and his sheer desire to do well produced some of the show’s most enduring moments of testy hilarity.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 12 June 2026
The brand is brimming with wrinkle-resistant, cotton, and chiffon pieces, and shoppers can save an extra 15 percent with the code MPSummer15 at checkout.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Amazon is brimming with stylish, flattering petite bottoms, from cozy sweatpants for long haul flights to airy palazzo pants for a day at the beach.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Still, pieces are softer, rounder and, in the case of the large TV stand/armoire that holds the bar, glassware, snacks and the coffee/tea service, brimming with functionality.
—Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Quirky surprises are tucked all around town, including Pop Culture Antique Museum with shelves brimming with vintage memorabilia and retro collectibles.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 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
That shouldn’t be a problem for their opponent, who has a team brimming with attacking flair.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Five-time champions Brazil, brimming with hope under new coach Carlo Ancelotti, face off against last edition's semi-finalists, Morocco.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
Arguably the defining crime film of a decade brimming with decadence, Scarface is excessive in every way, which only enhances its appeal.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Clad in a Canadian tuxedo and brimming with enthusiasm and a competitive spirit that often verged on the combative, Ed Gamble clearly came into Taskmaster wanting to win, and his sheer desire to do well produced some of the show’s most enduring moments of testy hilarity.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 12 June 2026
The brand is brimming with wrinkle-resistant, cotton, and chiffon pieces, and shoppers can save an extra 15 percent with the code MPSummer15 at checkout.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Amazon is brimming with stylish, flattering petite bottoms, from cozy sweatpants for long haul flights to airy palazzo pants for a day at the beach.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Still, pieces are softer, rounder and, in the case of the large TV stand/armoire that holds the bar, glassware, snacks and the coffee/tea service, brimming with functionality.
—Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Quirky surprises are tucked all around town, including Pop Culture Antique Museum with shelves brimming with vintage memorabilia and retro collectibles.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 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
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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
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Fans inside the packed stadium in Inglewood, California, roared as the USMNT seized an early advantage.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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From what archaeologists gathered, the Roman villa garden featured a flowerbed enclosed in a courtyard with rows of packed ceramic pots, as per Ancient Origins.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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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
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Everyone loves the idea of packing cute sandals for a summer Europe trip, until they’re covered in blisters halfway through the day and begging to call a taxi.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Solid-state batteries replace that liquid with solid materials, making cells more resistant to impact, puncture, and heat, dramatically reducing fire risk, and – most importantly – packing far more energy into the same weight.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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The low-wing, single-engine turboprop plane was not able to make it to full power, according to officials with the Bates County Emergency Management Agency.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Dutch find separating goal to regain control With Japan in full control of momentum after the quick answer, the Netherlands parlayed a swing of possession into a winner in the 64th minute.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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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 16 Jun. 2026.
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