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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
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
The texture is satiny, with a slight beeswax note and the palate brims with ripe vanilla spiced apple and notes of pear.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
Hotpots are vats brimming with boiling broth that customers fill with meat morsels, vegetables and other ingredients, then eat communally.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
With luck, 2025 will be filled to the absolute brim with adventure.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
The texture is satiny, with a slight beeswax note and the palate brims with ripe vanilla spiced apple and notes of pear.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Though in a newly solo venture, Nelson’s new music still brims with the insightful songwriting and grizzled voice he’s known for.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
Hotpots are vats brimming with boiling broth that customers fill with meat morsels, vegetables and other ingredients, then eat communally.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
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A day after declaring their intention to capture large swathes of the crowded enclave, Israeli forces pushed into the city on Gaza's southern edge which had served as a last refuge for people fleeing other areas for much of the war.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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And on the state’s far eastern edge, Shelby County, the poorest of the three, took on 307 cases.—
Ilana Panich-Linsman,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Missouri House passed a new version of SAPA, 100-51, last week and the state Senate is also considering a similar bill.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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The backlash adds pressure on the House speaker, who is already trying to pass bills with the GOP's thin majority while facing criticism from hardline Republican lawmakers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since bursting onto the scene as a freshman, Janiah has carried a heavy load for Seminole Ridge, showcasing not only her scoring ability but also her all-around impact on the game.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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As the festival kept growing, Park City began bursting at the seams.—
Nicole Sperling,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Open Position Was Merged With An Existing Job An open job is posted to fill a vacancy due to promotions, turnover, new departments, exponential business growth, or a new expertise required to support the business.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Florida begins a four-game road trip on Tuesday completely filled with contests against teams either in the playoff field or just on the outside looking in — Montreal on Tuesday, Toronto (45-25-4, 94 points) on Wednesday, Ottawa on Saturday and the Detroit Red Wings (34-33-6, 74 points) on Sunday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The entire circumference of Lake Chūzenji measures a little over nine miles and is lined with scenic trails.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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In the third century BC, for instance, the ancient Greek mathematician Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth—roughly 25,000 miles—by measuring shadows cast by the sun in just two cities about 500 miles apart.—
Leila Sloman,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The National Park Service declared peak bloom on March 28 for the iconic cherry trees.—
Lisa Thomson,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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April 22: Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak The Lyrid meteor shower runs from mid to late April, with the peak of activity in the pre-dawn hours of April 22.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Symptoms include swelling of the eyelid and skin around the eye, bulging eyes, discoloration or redness, painful or difficult eye movement, and vision troubles.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Samsung has shown off a stretchable display that’s capable of physically bulging out of a flat surface.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The site’s Big Spring Sale 2025, which runs through Monday, March 31, is packed with discounts on all kinds of outdoor furniture.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Best Southern Trips To Take With Your Grandkids Southern Road Trip Ideas These destinations are packed with things to do, but the journey is also part of the fun.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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