as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the rim of a glass
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
long lashes rimmed his eyes
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Recent Examples of rim
Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
Tyrese Haliburton’s last-second shot bounced off the back of the rim.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 May 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
But in overtime, after the Senators were given the mantra to shoot early and often, Sanderson heeded those words after Tyler Kleven drove into the offensive zone and rimmed the puck around the boards.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Haliburton’s shot clanked off of the back of the rim and into the air, only to go through the net.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025
Tyrese Haliburton’s last-second shot bounced off the back of the rim.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 May 2025
Verb
Marsh sees 3-point shooting as the key to opening the paint and rim for Cardoso, Reese and Williams.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
But in overtime, after the Senators were given the mantra to shoot early and often, Sanderson heeded those words after Tyler Kleven drove into the offensive zone and rimmed the puck around the boards.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rim
Noun
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Compton High is relying instead on a secure campus perimeter, cameras throughout campus and facial recognition technology.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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While his admission may seem like a slight, cracking the list of the league’s top 10 defenders each season is a difficult task, particularly for perimeter players whose efforts aren’t as well represented by defensive metrics.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
Verb
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At least 71 cases have been recorded in New Mexico, mostly in Lea County, which borders western Texas, department data shows.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 May 2025
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Canada’s Yukon Territory, which borders Alaska, has seen a spike in aurora-season visits, and local outfitters have developed out-of-the-box ways to enjoy the phenomenon.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Special teams ace/edge rusher DeAngelo Malone also would be a difficult cut.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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In the second round of the playoffs, against the defending champion, the Boston Celtics, the script was flipped: the Knicks got down by huge margins in the first two games but came storming back for the victory in both, creating a 2–0 edge.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Rivers became friends that extended his circumference of being.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Research suggests that regular cannabis users often have a lower waist circumference and may be less likely to be obese, which could contribute to better glycemic control and overall health.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For lawn care, start with just mowing before adding edging and landscaping.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Because there’s no word for boundaries in Japanese.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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Wanting to avoid a repeat of past experiences, the woman decided to set a boundary.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rim. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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