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
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Back stateside, Auchincloss did a stint on the Newton City Council, in an immediate Boston suburb brimming with professional types in law, the sciences, academia, business, and other realms.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Cranberries Cranberries are brimming with antioxidants, especially vitamin C and polyphenols, which support immune and urinary tract health.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
Farm-to-table eateries prioritizing local, seasonal produce reign supreme; there are entire stretches of road with zero cell service; and in the world of hospitality, the area is brimming with stylish hotels.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The interview itself is brimming with tension, even though Mia’s supposed to be the front-runner.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
And Amazon is brimming with options that hit every trend without breaking the bank—some shoes are as little as $20.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Shine All Season Long with These Jewelry Essentials BaubleBar’s sale section is brimming with jewelry finds to change up your looks this season, from necklaces and bracelets to head-turning earrings.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Fall is also the best time to eat, thanks to harvest markets brimming with produce that brings the farm to the table.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Here are my top picks for fall weekend getaways brimming with autumn charm.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Back stateside, Auchincloss did a stint on the Newton City Council, in an immediate Boston suburb brimming with professional types in law, the sciences, academia, business, and other realms.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Cranberries Cranberries are brimming with antioxidants, especially vitamin C and polyphenols, which support immune and urinary tract health.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
Farm-to-table eateries prioritizing local, seasonal produce reign supreme; there are entire stretches of road with zero cell service; and in the world of hospitality, the area is brimming with stylish hotels.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The interview itself is brimming with tension, even though Mia’s supposed to be the front-runner.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
And Amazon is brimming with options that hit every trend without breaking the bank—some shoes are as little as $20.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Shine All Season Long with These Jewelry Essentials BaubleBar’s sale section is brimming with jewelry finds to change up your looks this season, from necklaces and bracelets to head-turning earrings.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Fall is also the best time to eat, thanks to harvest markets brimming with produce that brings the farm to the table.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brimming
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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
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Cardinals running back Emari Demercado seemed destined to stretch Arizona’s lead to three touchdowns after bursting through the Titans defense for what appeared to be a 72-yard touchdown run.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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However, as investors have continued to seek out opportunities in AI, concerns have been raised about the possibility of a bubble bursting somewhere down the line.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rite Aid first filed for bankruptcy in October 2023, largely because of competition from bigger chains and its debt pile, which topped $4 billion due to expensive legal battles for allegedly filling unlawful opioid prescriptions.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Doing things for me would be washing my car or filling up my tank.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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All night, as Luzardo posted zero after zero, the packed crowd at Citizens Bank Park was just begging for any semblance of offense from the Phillies.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Through regulation plus 9 minutes of extra time, Republic FC could not find the back of the net in front of a packed house at Cal Expo’s Heart Health Park.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The crowd should be buzzing and the ball should be flying at Nippert Stadium.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The 48,000 Yankee faithful will be buzzing.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Shop even more clothes and shoes worth packing, up to 75 percent off, ahead.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Add onion slices in one layer, packing tightly.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As of Tuesday evening, the fire crew has achieved full containment of the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Use it in Laptop Mode for productivity with a full keyboard and trackpad, switch to Studio Mode for drawing and design with the Surface Pen (not included), or detach the screen to enter Tablet Mode for browsing, streaming, and entertainment.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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RAKxa Jai, meanwhile, focuses on holistic wellness, with teams of staff offering a bulging book of treatments, including crystal healing, traditional Ayurvedic treatments and Marma Healing massage.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Saetbyol-4, which shares the Global Hawk's bulging fuselage design, is a reconnaissance aircraft while the Saetbyol-9, like the Reaper, is an attack drone.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Brimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brimming. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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