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
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
25 June 2026
Investigators also shared photos of three unidentified men who are believed to be at the club at the time of the shooting, as well as the vehicle they are believed to have been driving, described as a beige Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban with black rims and aftermarket exhaust.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
And then there were those emblematic, owlish spectacles with rims as large as bicycle wheels.
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Robin Muir,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
What’s definitely cool is the fact that the monocoque frame, swingarm, fork, and rims are all made entirely of carbon fiber.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
The team observed the formation of nanophase iron and lunar-like rims on the mineral surface, features commonly associated with space weathering on the moon.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Small beads on the outside rims add a touch of flair to keep them from seeming simple.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon National Park, located in Arizona, is a mile-deep canyon, a spectacular example of erosion, with awe-inspiring views from both the north and south rims.
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Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
There are loads of new aftermarket wheel options, as well as the ability to place different rims on the front and rear axles.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
The suspects would allegedly lift the target car and use power tools to remove all four tires and rims off within minutes, according to the NYPD and DA.
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Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
The two groups maintained distinctly different approaches to living on the land that rims Greenland’s massive ice sheet.
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Genevieve Lemoine,
The Conversation,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
The box contains 790 pieces, including wheel rims for creating cars and a green baseplate for stationary creations.
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Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
25 June 2026
Investigators also shared photos of three unidentified men who are believed to be at the club at the time of the shooting, as well as the vehicle they are believed to have been driving, described as a beige Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban with black rims and aftermarket exhaust.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
And then there were those emblematic, owlish spectacles with rims as large as bicycle wheels.
—
Robin Muir,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
What’s definitely cool is the fact that the monocoque frame, swingarm, fork, and rims are all made entirely of carbon fiber.
—
Utkarsh Sood
june 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
The team observed the formation of nanophase iron and lunar-like rims on the mineral surface, features commonly associated with space weathering on the moon.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Small beads on the outside rims add a touch of flair to keep them from seeming simple.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon National Park, located in Arizona, is a mile-deep canyon, a spectacular example of erosion, with awe-inspiring views from both the north and south rims.
—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
There are loads of new aftermarket wheel options, as well as the ability to place different rims on the front and rear axles.
—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
Verb
Check the base of the beater shaft, rims around the motor housing, ventilation openings, and control knobs and switches.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
The suspects would allegedly lift the target car and use power tools to remove all four tires and rims off within minutes, according to the NYPD and DA.
—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rims
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Lingering Southwest wildfire conditions Elsewhere, thunderstorms expected to track along the heat dome’s edges from the Rockies to the northern Plains, with others forming along the Gulf Coast, could bring temporary afternoon relief, AccuWeather said.
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
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Lithuania, which borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies during Russian President Vladimir Putin's more than four-year conflict with Kyiv, providing extensive military equipment and financial support.
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Sistan-Baluchistan, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan, has long seen clashes between security forces, insurgents and drug smugglers.
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Security teams were designed around human identities and network perimeters.
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The agency said the attackers had allegedly plotted to use drones to cause explosions in buildings surrounding the event, force an evacuation toward a sniper team, and then breach the White House perimeters.
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Over a century later, the Himalayan blackberry has spread far beyond the modest backyard bounds its importers envisioned, opting instead to take over indiscriminately and displace the native trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus) in the process.
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Oprah Winfrey bounds into view in a white dress.
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.
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Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.
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Money, trust, emotional boundaries or an obligation could demand more of your attention today.
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“Rims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rims. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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