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
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
Discontent is brimming with witticisms and scathing observations about our modern-day malaise.
—Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 2 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
Everton come into this match brimming with confidence, having extended their unbeaten run to seven league games under David Moyes, including a Carabao Cup win and a solid result against Brighton.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Best Amazon Outlet Kitchen Deals The kitchen category of the Outlet is brimming with popular brands like KitchenAid, Owala, and Stanley.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2025
Amazon’s under-the-radar outlet is brimming with Labor Day sales that won’t cost you more than $10.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Discontent is brimming with witticisms and scathing observations about our modern-day malaise.
—Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 2 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
Everton come into this match brimming with confidence, having extended their unbeaten run to seven league games under David Moyes, including a Carabao Cup win and a solid result against Brighton.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Best Amazon Outlet Kitchen Deals The kitchen category of the Outlet is brimming with popular brands like KitchenAid, Owala, and Stanley.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2025
Amazon’s under-the-radar outlet is brimming with Labor Day sales that won’t cost you more than $10.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 29 Aug. 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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An affectionate little cat with a heart bursting with love for humans is looking for a home at a Texas shelter.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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The novel sparkles with Sosa’s signature wit and sense of humor; the banter between Javi and Mari is deliciously funny, bursting with laugh-out-loud moments on seemingly every other page.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Our cheese filling includes part-skim mozzarella and ricotta cheese.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In fiscal year 2024, 19 states reported filling all slots in the Conrad 30 program, according to data collected by 3RNET, a nonprofit that connects health professionals with jobs in rural areas.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Between flights, unpredictable weather, and a packed itinerary, vacations can come with a lot of variables.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The outcome always felt in the balance, and Townsend was playing with unmatched attention on her, in a packed Louis Armstrong Stadium, on Labor Day weekend.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the prospect of a Paid in Full series has industry watchers buzzing.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The viral clip has racked up nearly 19 million views so far, leaving fans buzzing over the pair’s funny performance.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moving across the Pacific Ocean in December meant packing minimally and leaving the rest behind.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Only packing two pairs of shoes?—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As a result of the one-off costs, the company said its now expect full-year operating profit growth of 4% to 10% at constant exchange rates, down from the 10% to 16% outlined in its second-quarter results in August.—
Karen Gilchrist,Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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A lot of true crime content is salacious and gory, full of reenactments and shock.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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De Meo has been tasked with engineering a speedy turnaround for Kering, which has been dragged down by steep declines at its star brand Gucci and a bulging debt load.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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