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as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the brim of the teacup was banded with gold
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as in fills
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 brims
Reeves Wiedeman, Curbed, 22 June 2026
Everyone has an acid tongue and brims with spiteful resentment.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
Apart from being beautiful, the Palmetto State's beloved coastal town brims with Southern charm and laidback culture.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Despite the prior game being a pack-in title for the PS5, Team Asobi’s full-sized sequel brims with inventive platforming, whimsical power-ups, and a kind of lighthearted fun that recalls the best of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Hats with intricate details, antique fabrics, and structured brims should be gently hand-cleaned to keep them in good condition.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
San Francisco Travel Association Fisherman’s Wharf brims with maritime charm—San Francisco’s must-visit waterfront district.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Just look to those Sophie Lou Jacobsen coupes—with brims fanning out like delicate flower heads—as an example.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Pellegrino, a 6-foot-3 forward who’s nearly devoid of body fat and brims with energy, clouted the ball out the air for the third goal and ran toward the supporters section, raising the crowd’s volume.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
While still a pedigreed film festival boasting anticipated premieres and reunions, the docket now also brims with marquee music documentaries, appearances and performances.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Their booth brims with fragrant basil, crisp broccoli, and vibrant sunflowers at the wholesale and Saturday Market.
—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Euphoria Retreat brims with a sense of place from the Greek mountain herb tea to the lemon trees in the garden, but its medicines and its wisdom has a truly global embrace.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The show brims with stories that once chiseled their way out of one determined Black, Indigenous woman’s heart and hands.
—Tyehimba Jess, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
My grandmother isn’t in any textbooks, but her life brims with historical significance.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The night brims with awe-striking phenomena—not just stars and auroras but glowing mushrooms, sparkly plankton, bustling night markets, and shimmery fireflies.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The ensemble positively brims with virtuosity.
—Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
Soloviev brims with the confidence of a billionaire’s son who has managed to chart his own unusual course.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Curbed, 22 June 2026
Everyone has an acid tongue and brims with spiteful resentment.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
Apart from being beautiful, the Palmetto State's beloved coastal town brims with Southern charm and laidback culture.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Despite the prior game being a pack-in title for the PS5, Team Asobi’s full-sized sequel brims with inventive platforming, whimsical power-ups, and a kind of lighthearted fun that recalls the best of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Hats with intricate details, antique fabrics, and structured brims should be gently hand-cleaned to keep them in good condition.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
San Francisco Travel Association Fisherman’s Wharf brims with maritime charm—San Francisco’s must-visit waterfront district.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Just look to those Sophie Lou Jacobsen coupes—with brims fanning out like delicate flower heads—as an example.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Pellegrino, a 6-foot-3 forward who’s nearly devoid of body fat and brims with energy, clouted the ball out the air for the third goal and ran toward the supporters section, raising the crowd’s volume.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Sunriver Art Fair showcases juried artists in The Village, while the Sunriver Resort Farmers Market brims with local produce and handmade goods.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
While still a pedigreed film festival boasting anticipated premieres and reunions, the docket now also brims with marquee music documentaries, appearances and performances.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Their booth brims with fragrant basil, crisp broccoli, and vibrant sunflowers at the wholesale and Saturday Market.
—Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026
Euphoria Retreat brims with a sense of place from the Greek mountain herb tea to the lemon trees in the garden, but its medicines and its wisdom has a truly global embrace.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The show brims with stories that once chiseled their way out of one determined Black, Indigenous woman’s heart and hands.
—Tyehimba Jess, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
My grandmother isn’t in any textbooks, but her life brims with historical significance.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The night brims with awe-striking phenomena—not just stars and auroras but glowing mushrooms, sparkly plankton, bustling night markets, and shimmery fireflies.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The ensemble positively brims with virtuosity.
—Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brims
Noun
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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This button-down is available in two shades of blue, black, white, and blue-and-white stripes — all easy-to-wear neutrals.—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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The Owen model introduced last season was presented through new materials, color shades reinterpreting the boat shoe’s aesthetic.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Just as the pair were celebrating finally taking Evan off-island for father-son bonding time on the mainland, a knock on the door bursts their bubble.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Haaland bursts our bubble almost immediately by scoring in the opening five minutes, and Burnley miss a few good first-half chances, with striker Zian Flemming particularly culpable.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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September 2012 – Days after the $34 million restoration project is complete, the pool fills with algae, USA TODAY and the Washington Post reported.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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This season fills your calendar and inbox with conversations, errands, paperwork, local events and possibly even a reunion with someone from your past.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Adding to the charm, guests are treated to a variety of authentic accommodations, including several located within national park perimeters, providing extra time for activities and exploration.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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But parking will be limited due to security perimeters ringing stadiums.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The views from the peaks are wonderful and the finishing hole may be one of the region’s best.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Every once in a while, a player buzzes in with an answer that truly catches fans off-guard.—
Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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So when something goes on in markets that inspires exuberance or fear, my phone buzzes.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Conveniently, the pillow packs into its own pouch, which can be attached to a personal item or packed inside a carry-on.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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“Brims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brims. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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