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
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
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2026
The retailer is brimming with chic, travel-ready finds that make packing for warm-weather getaways feel effortless and stylish, from breezy linen pants and figure-flattering sundresses to comfortable sandals and even spacious suitcases, all up to 70 percent off.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
This Bond is brimming with potential, but hasn't peaked.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Dedicated to vintage Asian cinema, the interior is brimming with Godzilla figurines and anime posters under the glow of Japanese paper lanterns.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
And a great place to start is with your bathroom walls, which are brimming with design potential.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
If there's a Southern sideboard in view, there's a casserole dish brimming with corn pudding on it.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
The collection is brimming with lightweight and breathable linen pants, flowy dresses for everyday wear and special occasions, and comfortable slide sandals that will help transition my outfits from day to night.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
San Francisco anchors the region, offering world-class dining, historic neighborhoods brimming with Victorian charm, Art Deco landmarks, and proximity to Napa and Sonoma.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 22 May 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
Then came Paris, the challenges and pressure of defending a title and a third-round scrap against a talented player playing as well as nearly anyone the past month and brimming with confidence.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2026
The retailer is brimming with chic, travel-ready finds that make packing for warm-weather getaways feel effortless and stylish, from breezy linen pants and figure-flattering sundresses to comfortable sandals and even spacious suitcases, all up to 70 percent off.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
This Bond is brimming with potential, but hasn't peaked.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Dedicated to vintage Asian cinema, the interior is brimming with Godzilla figurines and anime posters under the glow of Japanese paper lanterns.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
And a great place to start is with your bathroom walls, which are brimming with design potential.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
If there's a Southern sideboard in view, there's a casserole dish brimming with corn pudding on it.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
The collection is brimming with lightweight and breathable linen pants, flowy dresses for everyday wear and special occasions, and comfortable slide sandals that will help transition my outfits from day to night.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
San Francisco anchors the region, offering world-class dining, historic neighborhoods brimming with Victorian charm, Art Deco landmarks, and proximity to Napa and Sonoma.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 22 May 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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Steve Hilton has painted California as a state bursting with potential that has lost its way under Democratic leadership in his bid to be the state's first Republican governor in more than 15 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The Walt Disney Concert Hall shop has become a Dudamel-torium, aisles bursting with Gustavo T-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, refrigerator magnets and this and that.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Finally, allow the solution to come to room temperature before filling your feeders.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Such scandals have put the spotlight on a murky (and growing) world of speculative, 24/7 transactions now filling the internet.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The dispute drew packed council meetings and discussions of a possible recall.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The arena-sized exhibition hall will be jam-packed.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
28 May 2026
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There’s no music overhead, but the buzzing blend of conversations makes for its own iconic orchestra.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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But in 2022, the barrier was breached, and the flies have been relentlessly buzzing northward since.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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The historic estate is a rare survivor from Loomis’ early ties to fruit orchards and packing after first being settled by gold miners.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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For decades, the industry boosted performance by making transistors smaller and packing more of them onto a chip.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Although an overwater mansion may be a more apt description—there’s a full kitchen, private beach set up, private gym, and three separate massage rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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On a trip from the city of Isfahan to his grandfather’s farm, the young narrator and his parents stop to see family friends, Abbas, and Saba, whose home is full of love and storytelling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 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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The top of my head had been level with the bulging briefcase the girl had tucked under her arm.—
Annie Ernaux,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Brimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brimming. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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