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
Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
The margaritas can come in heavy Tajín rims and a tequila list beyond the basics.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Be sure every food storage container is completely dry, especially around lid rims, before storing it.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
The courts will be the same size, the rims the same height and diameter; UConn is capable of running the table, but can be tripped up at any time.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Boston Celtics center Luka Garza shared a conspiracy theory about Michigan State basketball's rims.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, sidewall bulges or blisters and dents in wheel rims.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In the early morning, shadows pool deep in the gorge, while the upper rims catch the sun, glowing pale gold.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
The rims at Pinnacle Bank Arena opened to look like an ocean, Sandfort said.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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
Directed by Jerry Morka, the video finds BigX and company rolling out old-school automobiles dipped in candy paint with glistening rims, staying true to the Texan tradition of always doing it big.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
The margaritas can come in heavy Tajín rims and a tequila list beyond the basics.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Be sure every food storage container is completely dry, especially around lid rims, before storing it.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
The courts will be the same size, the rims the same height and diameter; UConn is capable of running the table, but can be tripped up at any time.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Boston Celtics center Luka Garza shared a conspiracy theory about Michigan State basketball's rims.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, sidewall bulges or blisters and dents in wheel rims.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In the early morning, shadows pool deep in the gorge, while the upper rims catch the sun, glowing pale gold.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
The rims at Pinnacle Bank Arena opened to look like an ocean, Sandfort said.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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The venue The wedding took place at the First African Baptist Church on the northern edges of Cumberland Island.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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Dashboard edges, door pockets, cupholders, footwells and trims can all contain LED lighting.—
Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The missile incident is the first time that Turkey, which borders Iran and has NATO's second-largest military, has been drawn into the conflict.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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The area borders Turkey, Armenia and Iran.—
Jasmine Green,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over six feet tall and skinny, with a mass of reddish curls, Fleming leaps and bounds across stage while delivering riffs on the bitmoji skills of baby boomers, ballads dedicated to deceased chain craft store Joann’s Fabrics, and Celine Dion’s gamer sons.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the special filmed at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, Fleming bounds across the stage sharing his takes on masculinity, conga lines, Trader Joes, Oreos, NPR, dog breeds and more.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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That plan must spell out when perimeters are established and removed, how distances are determined, how emergency access is preserved, and how officers engage with the public.—
Joseph Potasnik,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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These passes, like standard passes, are for parking spaces outside security perimeters.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 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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Compassion can flow freely, while boundaries keep that kindness sustainable.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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Such patterns often crossed the boundaries of hate driven by nationality, ethnicity and religion.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Rims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rims. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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