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
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 weren’t kind once the Moody lights came on.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The rims at Pinnacle Bank Arena opened to look like an ocean, Sandfort said.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
After the latest Southern California storm, drivers across Los Angeles County are paying the price with blown tires and bent rims.
—Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Flimsy rims don’t offer enough structural support to the sheet as a whole and can lead to warping.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 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
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 weren’t kind once the Moody lights came on.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The rims at Pinnacle Bank Arena opened to look like an ocean, Sandfort said.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
After the latest Southern California storm, drivers across Los Angeles County are paying the price with blown tires and bent rims.
—Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Flimsy rims don’t offer enough structural support to the sheet as a whole and can lead to warping.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 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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Thanks to its rounded edges and off-the-ground build, the frame still allows the primary bedroom to breathe, even with a moody velvet upholstery.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Homestead, Kendall, Doral and the inner edges of Hialeah are in the severe range.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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More than half of Exxon’s production came from the still-booming Permian Basin in West Texas and its rapidly rising output from offshore Guyana, which borders Venezuela.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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It’s proposed for the Knott-Cowen Tract, a 328-acre piece of land that borders the north and south sides of Interstate 275, just east of the Skyway.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Each time Ivy's owner, Ryan, draws nearer, the dog fakes him out and bounds away, tail wagging.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those stadium-adjacent lots, however, are unlikely to be open to fan parking at World Cup matches, and will likely be inside security perimeters.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Some fans even broke through perimeters, including bringing down a temporary fence, to watch as Messi waved back at them from the back of the vehicle.—
GianFranco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
1 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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Paxton’s office is contesting the boundaries of the district and wants the land tied to The Meadow development removed.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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What readers are saying The comments largely emphasize the importance of setting boundaries and establishing mutual standards when moving in with a partner.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Rims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rims. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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