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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
With scoring guards like Chris Paul II, Christian Rogers and Ean Britt, Sanders changes things with his ability to protect the rim — and score easy baskets around the rim — from guard penetration.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Snowcapped mountains rimmed the horizon.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Scoring in the paint doesn’t necessarily require hefty output from the centers — after all, wings and guards such as Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey are also at their best when scoring more than half of their points at the rim.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
With scoring guards like Chris Paul II, Christian Rogers and Ean Britt, Sanders changes things with his ability to protect the rim — and score easy baskets around the rim — from guard penetration.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Made from white Grecanico grapes macerated with their skins, its orange-peel and chamomile flavors are rimmed with delicate tannins.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Snowcapped mountains rimmed the horizon.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
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Agents reportedly found Wu again, who admitted to taking videos of the B‑2 Spirit aircraft and numerous photographs of the base, including its perimeter fencing, a gate and military equipment.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The New York City Police Department maintained a safety perimeter around the protest to ensure no chaos sparked between the opposing protesters.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The civil war in Yemen, on the southern edge of the Arabian Peninsula and bordering the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, has killed more than 150,000 people, including fighters and civilians.—
Fatma Khaled,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The state of Veracruz, which borders the Gulf of Mexico, has been impacted for years by violence linked to organized crime groups fighting for control of drug trafficking routes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rye whiskey is the drier and spicier cousin of bourbon with an herbaceous edge, an edge which (as with the Sazerac, La Louisiane and others) is given a few dozen exclamation points with a dash of absinthe.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cake mix, lemon pie filling, and butter come together in the oven to create crisp edges and a gooey, citrusy center, while a little cream cheese in the mix rounds out the lemon’s brightness.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Techniques used to age the trees on Mike Mountain included bark characteristics, tree height and circumference.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Separated from regular life by a kaleidoscopic shell whose circumference continues to expand, the Shimmer, as it’s called, has claimed the lives of every person who has gone inside — except one.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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This chronological edging might be pleasurable for Shane and Ilya, but when built into the framing of an episode of television, the fade-ins and -outs overwhelm and distract the narrative.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
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The result is precise, confident edging with less effort, making this a top choice for skiers who want comfort and control.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside,
19 Nov. 2025
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Once science operations begin, Carruthers will expand understanding of Earth’s atmospheric boundary.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Brady, executive director of communications for the district, said Tiger Team Two met at least once a month from September to December to discuss and evaluate school enrollment, the capacity and upkeep and condition of each campus, finances and boundaries for each school.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rim. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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