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noun

ˈrim How to pronounce rim (audio)
Definition of rimnext
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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verb

as in to border
to serve as a border for long lashes rimmed his eyes

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Recent Examples of rim
Noun
The car’s also ride on staggered 21- and 22-inch Altanero rims and feature bronze brake calipers and black exhaust tips. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 Finished with a chocolate rim for the perfect touch of sweetness. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Verb
Scheffler’s 11-foot putt for birdie rimmed in and out on 17, his best chance to win. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026 It will be covered with a secondary cylinder that will trap air and push out any approaching water, and the capsule itself is rimmed with a soft metal that compresses under pressure. — Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rim
  1. perimeter
  2. border
  3. edge
  4. circumference
  5. edging
  6. boundary
Noun
  • Farther west, France’s largest wildfire remained held within its perimeter on Sunday night after forcing 224,000 people to flee in what may have been the country’s largest civilian evacuation outside wartime.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • France’s largest wildfire remained held within its perimeter after forcing 224,000 people to flee in what may have been the country’s largest civilian evacuation outside wartime.
    — Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Verb
  • On the road leading to the Moroccan town of Fnideq, which borders Ceuta, many migrants were seen walking toward the fence, some barefoot, apparently hoping to try their luck.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But in Russian regions bordering Ukraine, which started to face Kyiv’s retaliatory strikes earlier than the rest of the country, support for the war is even higher.
    — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • The frontier of what needs a human recedes every quarter, and the companies that know exactly where the line sits have a real edge.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • On the fourth pitch of the at-bat, Yamamoto turned to his splitter for the first time, barely clipping the inside edge of the strike zone.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • The stadium will slightly increase its footplate — or increases the building’s circumference, so to speak.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • This boot’s shaft circumference is a godsend for women with wider-than-average calves, doing away with that constricting feeling once and for all.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of circumference
Noun
  • An old toothbrush can help reach between the balusters or spindles and decorative edging on posts and caps.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Definition of edging
Noun
  • Set the boundary, handle one domestic loose end, then choose joy without dragging guilt behind you.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • First, scientists will measure stability boundaries to find out how many protons and neutrons a single nucleus can contain before breaking apart.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rim. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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