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
Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Deanna Pai, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Metro Atlanta is brimming with tasty events, classes and festivals throughout the month of February.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Packed with flirtatious lyrics and double entendres, the single harkens back to the genre’s late ‘10s era, brimming with playful energy, seduction and allure.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Downtown Panama City has undergone a renaissance since Hurricane Michael, now brimming with breweries, galleries, and a farmers market spanning multiple city blocks.
—Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Saga used to live there as a child, and the place is falling apart, brimming with weeds that have sprung up through the decking and scrap iron in the yard.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
The pair got married in New York City on Valentine’s Day, with the guestlist brimming with Hollywood talent, photos published by People show.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Kris Bubic walked off the mound brimming with excitement.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
The portfolio in question is vast and, appropriately, brimming with life.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Right now, the skin-care industry is brimming with exciting, often mysterious, active ingredients—think exosomes, spicules, and PDRN.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Metro Atlanta is brimming with tasty events, classes and festivals throughout the month of February.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Packed with flirtatious lyrics and double entendres, the single harkens back to the genre’s late ‘10s era, brimming with playful energy, seduction and allure.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Downtown Panama City has undergone a renaissance since Hurricane Michael, now brimming with breweries, galleries, and a farmers market spanning multiple city blocks.
—Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Saga used to live there as a child, and the place is falling apart, brimming with weeds that have sprung up through the decking and scrap iron in the yard.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
The pair got married in New York City on Valentine’s Day, with the guestlist brimming with Hollywood talent, photos published by People show.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Kris Bubic walked off the mound brimming with excitement.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
The portfolio in question is vast and, appropriately, brimming with life.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brimming
Adjective
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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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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Marcus Phillips spearheads a spot-on quintet of classmates, each bursting with self-conscious awkwardness and a desire to be seen and understood.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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In both cases the market was rattled by concerns that an AI bubble was on the verge of bursting.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Churches began filling up, both with people seeking answers in God and as a place for children to safely play, Brown said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Slowly, as historic Art Deco buildings are renovated, Ocean Drive’s porches are filling up with colorful cafe umbrellas and youthful crowds.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Serafini appeared in person in a packed courtroom at the Historic Auburn Courthouse, wearing an orange jail jumpsuit.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Those increases have sparked protests, packed meetings, and growing public organizing across the region.—
Matt Parr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But his effort coincided with induction weekend in Cooperstown – and Hall of Famers were buzzing about what Kurtz had done.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to Milan Fashion Week, the Italian city is currently buzzing with excitement—which means it’s filled with top supermodels, too.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Often, the abusive partner will blame the other person for not packing enough water, not walking fast enough or not having the right gear or equipment.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Instead of packing multiple pairs, these are the only sneakers that earn a spot in my travel wardrobe.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility The Dean is acutely aware of accessibility needs and ensures every guest feels welcome through its partnership with Mobility Mogo, providing full transparency on accessibility features, complete with measurements and photos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Mercury retrograde in Pisces will be in full gear during the eclipse, resulting in uncertainty and extreme emotions.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The fire department has advised residents to look for signs that their properties may have been damaged or are at risk of collapse, such as cracks in bulging walls, fissures and stuck doors and windows.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The kids froze mid-mouthful, eyes bulging in horror at the thought of having to witness such a thing in the company of their parents.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Brimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brimming. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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