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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
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
TikTok brims with both clever and crazed conspiracy theories.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2025
Next of Kin brims with razor-sharp insight and self-awareness.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
The brims are then cut—typically anywhere from two to five inches, depending on the model—using machines that are up to 70 years old, some of which date back to the original Stetson factory.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Tyehimba Jess, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Named after a 17th-century swashbuckling sailor, Jost Van Dyke brims with a bravado that would make even a pirate proud.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 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
Luckin, whose app brims with coupons and promotions, is also value-oriented.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The film brims with resonant inserts of Lil Ant’s neighbors, leaning against project walls, backlit by fireworks, sitting in basketball hoops, high above the ground.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
The crunchy Larkin Poe album embodies the musical slipperiness of Americana as an ideal, a carefree cruise through country, blues, rock, and soul; the Molly Tuttle album brims with the rustic zest of early Sheryl Crow.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
TikTok brims with both clever and crazed conspiracy theories.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2025
Next of Kin brims with razor-sharp insight and self-awareness.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
The brims are then cut—typically anywhere from two to five inches, depending on the model—using machines that are up to 70 years old, some of which date back to the original Stetson factory.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Named after a 17th-century swashbuckling sailor, Jost Van Dyke brims with a bravado that would make even a pirate proud.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 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
Luckin, whose app brims with coupons and promotions, is also value-oriented.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The film brims with resonant inserts of Lil Ant’s neighbors, leaning against project walls, backlit by fireworks, sitting in basketball hoops, high above the ground.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
The crunchy Larkin Poe album embodies the musical slipperiness of Americana as an ideal, a carefree cruise through country, blues, rock, and soul; the Molly Tuttle album brims with the rustic zest of early Sheryl Crow.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brims
Noun
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Bieber’s stage was large, roundish, and mostly bare, with a hilly ridge around the edges.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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For a bit more texture, cook until the edges of the whites are browned and crisp.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Matt McCoy has already seen shades of how new Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah goes about leading a team.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The pair is available in two lengths to accommodate tall and petite shoppers, and in 10 shades for easy matching.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 60-year immigration bubble finally bursts.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Once a cushioned conduit to the other side, the casket now bursts with the wisdom of a life lived outside the box.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On a searing hot day in Mattiyarenthal, a village in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, women farmers toil over chile pepper plants as their sharp, pungent scent fills the air.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Its data have helped scientists understand pressure fronts and other structures within the interstellar medium that fills the void beyond the edge of the solar system.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above 6500 feet with 12 to 18 inches along highest mountain peaks.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Drought peaks earlier than normal Because of record heat, much of the West has had exceptionally low levels of snow in the first few months of the year, which is usually how the region stores water for the summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Joe is lording over his fiefdom from his den, designed in perfect Don Corleone-chic decor, when his fax machine buzzes to life.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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Liz’s Where Y’at Diner Downhome cooking takes center stage at Liz’s Where Y’at Diner, where owner Liz Munson buzzes between tables and greets customers with a smile and a hug.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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 and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Peas are a humble ingredient that packs a punch.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The district also hired campus safety specialists to monitor perimeters and parking lots.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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That plan must spell out when perimeters are established and removed, how distances are determined, how emergency access is preserved, and how officers engage with the public.—
Joseph Potasnik,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Brims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brims. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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