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
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Oklahoma City had the fifth-largest margin of victory by any team in playoff history thanks to tremendous ball movement and shot selection, especially around the rim.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article NEW BRITAIN — Central Connecticut’s 21-point lead had evaporated, and with a chance to win at the buzzer, a shot rimmed in and out.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
His ability to drive and finish at the rim gives Golden State more flexibility on offense.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Oklahoma City had the fifth-largest margin of victory by any team in playoff history thanks to tremendous ball movement and shot selection, especially around the rim.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
At the other end, Nicky Spinelli back rimmed a three-pointer as time expired, sending the Panthers into a frenzy.
—Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article NEW BRITAIN — Central Connecticut’s 21-point lead had evaporated, and with a chance to win at the buzzer, a shot rimmed in and out.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rim
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At the same time, though, the Magic are missing their most disruptive perimeter defender, Jalen Suggs, and their high-scoring sixth man, center Moe Wagner.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Sky bulked up their roster with perimeter shooters and facilitators who can space the floor and increase the team’s 3-point volume.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Case counts in Ontario reached 1,020 as of Wednesday, mostly in the southwest part that borders Michigan.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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The landlocked country in southern Africa is bordered by eight other countries and major transport corridors crisscross the nation.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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Texas Tech After making a splash in the winter window, the Red Raiders have made key additions in the spring as well, landing Stanford edge rusher David Bailey and Colorado offensive lineman Cash Cleveland.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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In a system plagued by fragmentation, mobile care can deliver both clinical impact and operational edge.—
Paulina Wierzbicka,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The main structure is a large wooden ring, around one and a half miles in circumference, that’s inspired by traditional Japanese wooden architecture but modernized with the latest technology.—
Matt Alt,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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For an official tournament, the ball must be inflated to 12 inches in circumference.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 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
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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Art Across Boundaries Since a young age, Yi Ming has been passionate about the power the visual arts possess to transcend not only philosophical and disciplinary boundaries, but also cultural and national borders.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Without the boundaries of a traditional office, remote workers can easily blur the lines between work and personal life, leading to distractions, procrastination, or even burnout.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rim. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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