as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
bins brimming with coffee beans from a wide array of tropical localities
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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 brimming
Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Exhausting, exhilarating softball in which to spend my body’s force—that in the morning—then in the afternoon, the brimming, hearty stew of family life.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Luckily, the Amazon Fashion Hub is brimming with party-ready dresses that fit within my limit.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Its occurrence is predictable, but the crappie spawn by no means guarantees coolers brimming with fish.
—John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Little Haiti will be brimming with visitors this weekend and Monday as revelers, residents and visitors celebrate Haitian Flag Day, a celebration of Haitian identity and heritage that commemorates the creation of the Haitian flag in 1803.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
If there's a Southern sideboard in view, there's a casserole dish brimming with corn pudding on it.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The first came just after the season, when veteran coach Rick Bowness, who is brimming with hellfire to change the losing culture in Columbus, signed on for at least another season behind the Blue Jackets’ bench.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 May 2026
One recent Friday, Leonidas Georgiou, 36, stepped up to the kiosk, brimming with enthusiasm.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
These pint-sized destinations—each with a population under 10,000—are brimming with beautiful views, charming hotels, and family-friendly outdoor adventures.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Adjective
Combine these free-flowering, compact cascaders with bold uprights like canna lilies or coleus and textural fillers like euphorbia and lantana to keep your display balanced and brimming.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Exhausting, exhilarating softball in which to spend my body’s force—that in the morning—then in the afternoon, the brimming, hearty stew of family life.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
Liz Clayman The storied British tradition of afternoon tea is also flourishing on this side of the pond as American tea rooms offer a wide array of afternoon tea settings, complete with brimming cups of tea, warm scones and delectable finger sandwiches.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Luckily, the Amazon Fashion Hub is brimming with party-ready dresses that fit within my limit.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Its occurrence is predictable, but the crappie spawn by no means guarantees coolers brimming with fish.
—John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Little Haiti will be brimming with visitors this weekend and Monday as revelers, residents and visitors celebrate Haitian Flag Day, a celebration of Haitian identity and heritage that commemorates the creation of the Haitian flag in 1803.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
If there's a Southern sideboard in view, there's a casserole dish brimming with corn pudding on it.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The first came just after the season, when veteran coach Rick Bowness, who is brimming with hellfire to change the losing culture in Columbus, signed on for at least another season behind the Blue Jackets’ bench.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 May 2026
One recent Friday, Leonidas Georgiou, 36, stepped up to the kiosk, brimming with enthusiasm.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
These pint-sized destinations—each with a population under 10,000—are brimming with beautiful views, charming hotels, and family-friendly outdoor adventures.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brimming
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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In fact, there were a lot of pretty curiosities to ogle at, bursting with color and fun costume-party energy (note the many party hats).—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Poking holes in potatoes helps steam escape but is rarely necessary to prevent bursting.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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The delays in filling housing through the city’s lottery have knock-on effects beyond the apartments not going quickly to the people who need them.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Start copying Hilary Duff's cover-ready look by filling your cart with the eleven products below, with prices starting at just $28.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Panitch’s talk was part of a packed programme of events celebrating Japan’s selection as Country of Honor in the Cannes Marche.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The 48-year-old journalist and Today with Jenna & Sheinelle co-host opened up about sorting through her packed basement while preparing to move houses for the first time in years.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Stockholm is buzzing with vitality and optimism for the future.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The spring and summer months bring buzzing bees, blooming flowers, sunny skies and baby deer.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Section Two of the Voting Rights Act was written to prevent diminishing the voting power of racial minorities by packing them into one district or spreading them out across many districts.—
Sarah Clifton,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Of course, packing two days of qualifying comes with some concessions.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Analysts say the reason global markets were not immediately hit by the full impact of disruptions to Middle Eastern crude supplies is that commercial inventories, government strategic reserves, and tankers already at sea have acted as buffers.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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To accentuate her silver metallic gown, Twain rocked rocked full bangs teamed with long auburn tresses.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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But if the gland expands or droops, which is common with age, a portion of it can escape those confines, bulging out below the jawbone and appearing as a lump in the neck.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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Even casinos with bulging coffers have an upper limit.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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“Brimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brimming. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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