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
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
Just over two minutes later, McMichael picked up a rim from Chychrun off the boards and snuck it past Alex Lyon, ending Lyon’s night as Colten Ellis took over in net.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
In a rematch from the regular season finale, where Miami’s game-tying half-court heave rimmed out in a narrow loss to Louisville, the Hurricanes advanced in the dance and earned their sixth quad one win of the season (6-5).
—Hunter Bailey, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The innermost rim formed later, when a mountain at the crater’s center collapsed.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
Just over two minutes later, McMichael picked up a rim from Chychrun off the boards and snuck it past Alex Lyon, ending Lyon’s night as Colten Ellis took over in net.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Butler’s last-second shot rimmed out.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
In a rematch from the regular season finale, where Miami’s game-tying half-court heave rimmed out in a narrow loss to Louisville, the Hurricanes advanced in the dance and earned their sixth quad one win of the season (6-5).
—Hunter Bailey, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rim
Noun
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The Wolves will miss his shot creation on offense nearly as much as his dogged perimeter defense.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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No sightings were reported all day, and the team began to fear Chesney had wandered beyond the search perimeter.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Would there be community support to change zoning to encourage more residential and mixed-use development in the 19 acres up against the 57 Freeway, bordered by Orangethorpe, Placentia and Crowther avenues?—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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The bill, which requires agreement from other countries bordering the strait, would impose fees on shipping, energy transit, and food supplies passing through the waterway.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its defining feature, by far, is a 10-acre lake with a circumference of over a mile.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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For nearly three decades, the scientific community has recognized waist circumference as a clinical vital sign to predict metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk.—
Aditi Kantipuly,
STAT,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Creeping phlox is a great choice for edging, rock walls, or slopes, and will brighten any garden with its abundance of cheerful pastel blooms.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Use direct words and set clear boundaries, especially if other people keep changing their demands or shifting deadlines.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some commenters called for clearer boundaries from airline staff.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rim. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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