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
Mike Bezemek, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
The gold rims on Grandma's china could get ruined by a scrub brush.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Glasses with thinner rims should be stored upright about half an inch apart to prevent chipping.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Dekoda mounts over most toilet rims without the need for tools, requiring a width between 32 and 58 millimeters and at least 6 millimeters of clearance under the lid.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Rounding the exterior details out is a staggered set of black M Dual-Spoke wheels— 19 inches in the front, 20 inches in the back—but gold-bronze rims are available as an option.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
With their elegant curved rims and gorgeous earthy tones, these pieces would look stunning on a fall tablescape.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Just a lot of salting rims and shaking.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
The sparkling candy paint and big rims enticed me.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Others, particularly in North Carolina, remained year-round lakes encircled by sandy rims.
—Mike Bezemek, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
The gold rims on Grandma's china could get ruined by a scrub brush.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Glasses with thinner rims should be stored upright about half an inch apart to prevent chipping.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Dekoda mounts over most toilet rims without the need for tools, requiring a width between 32 and 58 millimeters and at least 6 millimeters of clearance under the lid.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Rounding the exterior details out is a staggered set of black M Dual-Spoke wheels— 19 inches in the front, 20 inches in the back—but gold-bronze rims are available as an option.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
With their elegant curved rims and gorgeous earthy tones, these pieces would look stunning on a fall tablescape.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Just a lot of salting rims and shaking.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
The sparkling candy paint and big rims enticed me.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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Using a silhouette reminiscent of the iconic 1920s Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star, the Maison Margiela Loved to Death sneakers dial up the distressing with visible seams, raw edges and distressed rubber soles, but that’s only the beginning.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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Officials said Russia had damaged two energy facilities in the western region of Lviv, which borders Poland.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fighting is now expected to shift to the central and oil-rich Kordofan region, which borders Darfur, according to Birru.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Age of Imprisonment both controls and performs leaps and bounds better than its predecessors.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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As my guide Nicolas Jeanroy preps his truffle gear, which looks like a collection of garden tools, his canine partner, Taïga, bounds up.—
Aislyn Greene,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Des Cars promised to create no-parking perimeters in areas around the museum, upgrade the security camera system, and ask the interior ministry to establish a police station inside the museum.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bill Russell said officers were setting up perimeters near the jail and employing drones around the area.—
Jon Webb,
Evansville Courier & Press,
22 Oct. 2025
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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As the boundaries between global prestige and domestic performance blur, 2026 will likely see deeper integration between international fashion calendars and China’s digital economy.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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From screen time limits to digital footprints, these five terms give you the language to set boundaries, foster trust and keep your family safer online.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Rims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rims. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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