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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
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
The queen consort added a coordinated hat to her ensemble with an exaggerated brim and appliqué at the side.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The hockey world is not exactly brimming with experienced high-end management talent, and arguably no one currently available has a stronger resume than Shanahan.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Noun
The fans couldn’t have been more fired up for this show, something that was made abundantly clear when the lights dimmed and a huge roar went up from the mostly young, female crowd that filled the arena to its absolute brim.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
The queen consort added a coordinated hat to her ensemble with an exaggerated brim and appliqué at the side.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Verb
Now, Scheffler is brimming with confidence and the floodgates may have opened.
—Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The hockey world is not exactly brimming with experienced high-end management talent, and arguably no one currently available has a stronger resume than Shanahan.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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Raúl Jiménez brought the crowd out of its stupor less than two minutes into the second half, chasing a through ball from Santiago Giménez into the penalty area, then finishing with his right foot from the edge of the six-yard box to double the lead.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
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That’s why more discerning buyers are setting their sights on The Village of Loch Lloyd, a hidden treasure on the southern edge of the metro.—
Loch Lloyd Residential Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The bill passed the House 321-104 and now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2025
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Terrible policy Perhaps Gabbard is sounding the alarm to discredit efforts — including a sanctions bill held up in Congress pending a green light from Trump — to pressure Putin into a meaningful negotiation on ending his war.—
Marc Champion,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
Verb
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But there is part of me that actually believes Wayne was at his creative peak on 2004’s Tha Carter, where the Cash Money little brother with a chip on his shoulder collides with the looser, throne-craving supernova, ready to burst.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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In Raleigh, North Carolina, a water utility organization uses AI to forecast which pipes are most likely to burst, helping crews replace them proactively.—
Darshan Tiwari,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Lavish parties and gatherings filled its grand halls, attracting prominent figures from politics, business, and the arts.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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No other blood could possibly have made it onto Negan’s boot in this zombie apocalypse filled with violence.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The tunnel is 17 miles (27 km) in circumference, and is located in Geneva, Switzerland.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
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However, their weight and hip circumference were back to pre-study measurements within four weeks after stopping ACV.1 Another study looked at Lebanese adolescents and young adults who were overweight or had obesity and received either ACV or a placebo for 12 weeks.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Photos posted online showed the snake arrived at a Virginia animal hospital with a bulging body.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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This week, they’re dominated by the moon, which enters its bulging gibbous phase in advance of next week’s full strawberry moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The Tony ceremony was front-loaded and action-packed The Tonys didn’t give audiences much of a chance to get bored, packing the show with performances right out of the gate.—
Gordon Cox,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The storms are packing pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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