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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
Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025
Ascot is a time for feathers and flowers and wide brims, not for playing it safe.
—Alisha Fernandez Miranda, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Almost three-quarters of the formula is propolis extract—propolis being the resin-like material made by bees that brims with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties—and supplemented with honey extract.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
Landucci brims with confidence about his product.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
That diamond-like structure in front of the three centre-backs, with Andrey Santos replaced by Enzo Fernandez in the starting XI against Milan, brims with energy and invention.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
But the city brims with the urgent business of survival in war, and the war itself.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
The tiny, car-free island brims with dense mangroves, flourishing jungles, and a turquoise sea inviting you to snorkel through networks of coral reefs and around nurse sharks, stingrays, and turtles.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025
Ascot is a time for feathers and flowers and wide brims, not for playing it safe.
—Alisha Fernandez Miranda, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
The pantheon of rock legends brims with iconic names.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Almost three-quarters of the formula is propolis extract—propolis being the resin-like material made by bees that brims with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties—and supplemented with honey extract.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
Landucci brims with confidence about his product.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
That diamond-like structure in front of the three centre-backs, with Andrey Santos replaced by Enzo Fernandez in the starting XI against Milan, brims with energy and invention.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
But the city brims with the urgent business of survival in war, and the war itself.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brims
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Discard the tired-looking center and separate clumps from the outer edges by hand or use a sharp knife or pruning saw.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Target dropped new trench coats in various lengths and shades, with prices starting at just $22.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Those shades are likely to be orange and blue, which Apple's invite may have hinted at.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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The movie is a tour de force In IMAX, the format’s large screen and huge sound a perfect partner for the purple one’s charisma, which positively bursts off the screen.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Third Thursdays bring the festive Art Walk, when the district bursts with local art, live music, and technicolor vibes.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cynthia Erivo returns as Elphaba with the kind of voice that fills a room and a presence that anchors a world.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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When you're stuck staring at a blank page, your brain fills the space with doubt.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the state legislature, Salvador has sponsored a variety of bills to regulate AI, including a ban on deepfakes in political campaigns and an initiative to create standards for labeling AI content.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The students in the club participated in National History Day, a competition where students present a topic of their interest, and the YMCA Youth and Government Program’s Model Legislative Session, where students debate bills at the Arizona Capitol.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On football weekends, the whole town buzzes with maroon pride, fans, and festive energy.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nyhavn’s vibrant waterfront dazzles with its iconic townhouses, while Vesterbro’s gritty-chic Meatpacking District buzzes with galleries and nightlife.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For power, the Tab S11 packs an 8,400mAh battery while the Tab S11 Ultra has an 11,600mAh battery.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Although milder, the no-heat pickle packs an impressive crunch, and includes plenty of flavorful personality even without the spice.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lawyers for the state attorney general’s office argued that troops had performed police functions by setting up security perimeters and detaining at least two people.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Monitor the Garlic and Deer fires, keeping the both fires within their current perimeters and mop up the the extent necessary to prevent the likelihood of an escape.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Brims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brims. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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