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as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the brim of the teacup was banded with gold
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as in to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
he brimmed the glass with milk, and now I'm sure to spill it
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Recent Examples of brim
Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Meanwhile, dishes at the restaurant brim with local ingredients, including wasabi, an Okutama specialty that is grown a stone's throw away.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Even in a world brimming with easy distractions—TikTok, Pornhub, Candy Crush, Sudoku—people still manage to meet for drinks, work out at the gym, go on dates, muddle through real life.
—Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Noun
Skubal pitched the first inning with water dripping from the brim of his hat.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Meanwhile, dishes at the restaurant brim with local ingredients, including wasabi, an Okutama specialty that is grown a stone's throw away.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Verb
The vibe is classic supper club: jazz standards sweeping from the speakers, brimming bread baskets filling the tables, and vintage butter warmers with glowing votive candles dappling the room in soft flickers.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Even in a world brimming with easy distractions—TikTok, Pornhub, Candy Crush, Sudoku—people still manage to meet for drinks, work out at the gym, go on dates, muddle through real life.
—Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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Fifth-year edge rusher Malachi Lawrence, who was also held back by an injury during the spring, took comfort in the support of his teammate.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys owner wants his edge rusher suited up and playing with or without an extension in place.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The bill includes longtime friends and Aussie favorites ICEHOUSE, Cold Chisel bandmate Ian Moss and Kate Ceberano.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 July 2025
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Her bills totaled about $20,749 across four treatment centers.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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What transpires is a film bursting at the seams with heart, adored by laymen and critics alike.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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An instant later, six-foot-tall flames burst upward in blazing pillars, followed by an intoxicating waft of garlic, lemon and herbs that permeated the air over a crowd of awed onlookers.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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The Marquette University community installed President Kimo Ah Yun on April 29 in an inauguration filled with pomp, prayer and a dash of protest.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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The hot water faucet was turned all the way on and the tub filled with water that reached a temperature of at least 147.8 degrees due to an outdated water heater, according to a police investigation.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Other factors, including rising ocean levels and the warming—and thus swelling—of the atmosphere can make a difference too, slightly increasing planetary circumference.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Plus, people who supplement with 30 grams of ground flaxseed have been found to see more reductions in waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio compared to a control group.10 How to Use It: Try using whole or ground flaxseeds as a high-fiber topping for oatmeal, chia pudding, and smoothie bowls.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 July 2025
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The project’s peak cost was estimated to be over $60 million for the first phase.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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What time will the August full moon peak in Nashville?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Both can affect your quality of life: Atherosclerosis can cause heart attacks, strokes, poor blood flow to the legs, or bulging arteries.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
20 July 2025
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Blount, who appeared wearing a white button-down shirt and tie, his hands shackled in front of him, his bulging gut and beige tie spilling over his beige pants, appeared impassive and refused to meet his victim’s gaze as Rothschild addressed him personally.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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The Effects of Burying Emotions Prioritizing archaic societal expectations over what is actually going on inside your mind and/or body can pack a punch.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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When he was drafted to the 49ers in 2020, the pair packed their bags and headed to California's Bay Area.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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