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
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Luckily for me, Amazon is brimming with dozens of petite holiday dresses just in time for Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Archeologists recently discovered an ancient Greek sanctuary at Pertosa-Auletta, an ancient cave system in Italy brimming over with archaeological evidence from multiple historical periods.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
These signs could mean the difference between taking home a lackluster fruit and one that’s ripe and brimming with antioxidants.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 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
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
Nordstrom’s epic fall sale is brimming with fabulous deals on breathable layers, packable outerwear, holiday-ready get-ups, cozy sweaters, and more.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Luckily for me, Amazon is brimming with dozens of petite holiday dresses just in time for Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Archeologists recently discovered an ancient Greek sanctuary at Pertosa-Auletta, an ancient cave system in Italy brimming over with archaeological evidence from multiple historical periods.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
These signs could mean the difference between taking home a lackluster fruit and one that’s ripe and brimming with antioxidants.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brimming
Adjective
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The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
3 Dec. 2025
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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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First responders in Atlanta rushed to an airport runway Tuesday after an aircraft experienced a harrowing landing failure, with all eight of its landing tires bursting the moment the plane touched down, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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And Johnson can’t erase the imagery of poor Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mason Graham, a top-5 pick, bursting through the B-gap at the snap only to be crushed by guard Jonah Jackson.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reduce overall soil needs in a large container by filling the bottom of the pot with empty milk jugs or aluminum cans.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Known for their high-energy performances and irresistible grooves, April and the Funk Junkies have become a San Diego favorite, filling dance floors with their mix of funk, soul, pop, and rock classics.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Acharia attended Raj’s recent New York City show, describing a packed venue where the predominantly young, female audience knew every lyric.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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The fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Alpine resort town in the early hours Thursday, turning a packed night of celebration into panic and tragedy.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fans were buzzing Thursday evening at a playoff pep rally at the Wintrust Sports Complex in southwest suburban Bedford Park, where the village hosted a Ben Johnson lookalike contest.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The top line with Viggo Bjorck and Stenberg was buzzing.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In between packing the meals, the guys also talked to CBS News Philadelphia about the excitement of the beginning of the playoffs.—
Alicia Roberts,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Volunteer opportunities include assisting senior shoppers and restocking shelves at the organization’s grocery store, translating materials, packing groceries in the warehouse or delivering bags to senior residences.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to John Hopkins Medicine, an aneurysm is a weakened or bulging artery wall, and coiling is a procedure used to block blood flow to the aneurysm.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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Vested Interest At Sacai a bulging puffer vest is the star of the show, adding volume to an otherwise-simple straight leg trouser.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Brimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brimming. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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