as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the rim of a glass
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as in borders
to serve as a border for
long lashes rimmed his eyes
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Recent Examples of rims
New Atlas, 29 May 2026
Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon National Park, located in Arizona, is a mile-deep canyon, a spectacular example of erosion, with awe-inspiring views from both the north and south rims.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Small beads on the outside rims add a touch of flair to keep them from seeming simple.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
There are loads of new aftermarket wheel options, as well as the ability to place different rims on the front and rear axles.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Remove air bubbles, if necessary, and wipe rims clean with a damp cloth.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
As a result, even small crater rims cast long shadows.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Dip the rims of glasses in lime juice and then dip into zesty sweet mix.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Lighting conditions during the flyby are expected to cast long shadows across the surface, revealing geological features such as ridges and crater rims in greater detail.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 1 May 2026
The two groups maintained distinctly different approaches to living on the land that rims Greenland’s massive ice sheet.
—Genevieve Lemoine, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
Check the base of the beater shaft, rims around the motor housing, ventilation openings, and control knobs and switches.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
The bikes roll on 17-inch polished rims with stainless-steel spokes, and buyers can choose their preferred tires.
—New Atlas, 29 May 2026
Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon National Park, located in Arizona, is a mile-deep canyon, a spectacular example of erosion, with awe-inspiring views from both the north and south rims.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Small beads on the outside rims add a touch of flair to keep them from seeming simple.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
There are loads of new aftermarket wheel options, as well as the ability to place different rims on the front and rear axles.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Remove air bubbles, if necessary, and wipe rims clean with a damp cloth.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
As a result, even small crater rims cast long shadows.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Dip the rims of glasses in lime juice and then dip into zesty sweet mix.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Lighting conditions during the flyby are expected to cast long shadows across the surface, revealing geological features such as ridges and crater rims in greater detail.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
The suspects would allegedly lift the target car and use power tools to remove all four tires and rims off within minutes, according to the NYPD and DA.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 1 May 2026
The two groups maintained distinctly different approaches to living on the land that rims Greenland’s massive ice sheet.
—Genevieve Lemoine, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2026
Check the base of the beater shaft, rims around the motor housing, ventilation openings, and control knobs and switches.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rims
Noun
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Sometimes they are flattered, invited inside, and quietly stripped of their sharp edges.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The most valuable goods sit at the center of the bazaar, with prices becoming more accessible toward the outer edges.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Tamaulipas, which borders Texas, is a hub for fuel smuggling to and from the United States.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The Mighty Mississippi ⛴️ Flowing about 2,350 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf in Louisiana, the Mississippi River borders 10 states and drains an area stretching from western New York to most of Wyoming.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Something as simple as adding a tablespoon of fresh ground flax or chia seeds to a smoothie can do leaps and bounds improvement in the microbiome itself.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Sister typically bounds around on their walks, but Bowen said the tiny dog kept sitting still on the road.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The effect was detectable up to a third of a mile, roughly five city blocks, from the facilities’ perimeters.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Trespassers breaching airport perimeters is a longstanding and regular problem, with perhaps dozens annually nationwide, said security expert Jeff Price, who was assistant director of security at the Denver airport in the 1990s.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To the west of the park boundaries lie a handful of private concessions, housing a few riverside lodgings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Great Hikes Most hikes within the main boundaries of TRNP are fairly manageable and short—often less than a mile.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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“Rims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rims. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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