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
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
Rounding things out are a set of 20-inch wheels, though 21- or 22-inch rims are available as part of the M Sport package.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The box contains 484 pieces, such as wheel rims to create cars or a green baseplate for stationary creations.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Behind the New Voila Glass Line Grippy rims for easy carrying?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
The rotor on the caseback is shaped with five arms, like the rims of a supercar’s wheel, further accentuated with the signature sharp lines of Roger Dubuis.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
These glasses feature polished half-rims, sleek arms with spring hinges, and adjustable nose pads for comfort.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Rounding things out are a set of 20-inch wheels, though 21- or 22-inch rims are available as part of the M Sport package.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The box contains 484 pieces, such as wheel rims to create cars or a green baseplate for stationary creations.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Behind the New Voila Glass Line Grippy rims for easy carrying?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
The rotor on the caseback is shaped with five arms, like the rims of a supercar’s wheel, further accentuated with the signature sharp lines of Roger Dubuis.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
These glasses feature polished half-rims, sleek arms with spring hinges, and adjustable nose pads for comfort.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 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
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In addition to being surrounded by storefronts and housing, the site borders the Green Line light rail station and the A Line bus stops along Snelling, key transit connections that were once expected to inspire commerce.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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In neighboring Germany, several drones were reported in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, which borders Denmark, from Thursday into Friday night.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the immediate retooling impacts the auto workforce across the state, the shifts also affect the international competition where experts think China and Europe are leaps and bounds ahead of American EV technology and adoption.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Sep. 2025
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With technology growing by leaps and bounds every day, more and more tasks can be automated.—
Adam Coffey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These events underscore ongoing challenges in securing these bases, particularly when personnel bring personal weapons, mental health issues arise, or external assailants breach security perimeters.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each match is expected to sell out the 70,000-capacity stadium, and there will be multiple security perimeters, opposed to the free-flowing situation in the parking lot Saturday.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By addressing one of the most persistent inefficiencies in combination vehicles, Tesla could make towing more energy-efficient and less aerodynamically penalizing, reinforcing the Cybertruck’s reputation for pushing the boundaries of both style and functionality, reports Electrek.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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Venus in Virgo closes out in your home sector, so cozy-fying your nest or setting firmer fam boundaries could be the ultimate form of self-care.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Rims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rims. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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