as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the rim of a glass
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
long lashes rimmed his eyes
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Recent Examples of rim
Lane Sainty, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Set at the highest point of the crater rim, the lodge looks down from 1,600 feet over the caldera.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 July 2024
Home to one of the busiest cruise ports in the Caribbean, carpeted with mangrove jungle, steeped in Mayan history, and rimmed in white-sand beaches, Cozumel is the crown jewel of Mexico’s Caribbean islands.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2024
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Noun
In the dark, questions of life in the universe
Two hours after sunset, the rim was deserted.
—Lane Sainty, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Set at the highest point of the crater rim, the lodge looks down from 1,600 feet over the caldera.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
Verb
Guests will be pleased to arrive at this bohemian escape overlooking the Sayan Ridge, a far departure from the often over-the-top resorts that rim Bali’s coast.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 July 2024
Home to one of the busiest cruise ports in the Caribbean, carpeted with mangrove jungle, steeped in Mayan history, and rimmed in white-sand beaches, Cozumel is the crown jewel of Mexico’s Caribbean islands.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2024
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The project involves the demolition of an existing warehouse on the site and the removal of one of its stone walls to create three educational buildings, as well as a perimeter entrance.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
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And veteran Aaron Holiday, while not nearly as dynamic, would bring a reliable perimeter jumpshot.Rahat Huq, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Among them are New Mexico, which borders Texas to the west, and Colorado, northwest of the state.Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The property, which is bordered by Bardstown Road, Beechwood Avenue, Baxter Avenue, and Rosewood Avenue, earned a 92/100 score in walkability, which is one of the highest in the state of Kentucky, according to the listing.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor, said the insurgents detonated two car bombs at the western edge of Aleppo on Friday.Sarah el Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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While there’s nothing more rock and roll than a knee-length version, a cropped, motorcycle style in faux leather has more edge and can be worn into spring.Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Tap it around the circumference of each eye, including your upper eyelid, to harness the benefits of tetrapeptide-5 and antioxidant-rich nannochloropsis oculata extract (a form of microalgae).Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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For one, the waists rose and the circumferences shrunk, as Black men played with the proportions of the prepster and the dandy.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2024
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Gold edgings and flatware tie them all together like a bow on a package.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to metal edging and an enhanced rocker on this nimble ski, the downhill was a blast, too.Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
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At the same time, creating unforgettable fan experiences and pushing the boundaries of competition will solidify the NWSL as the premier destination for women’s soccer.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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This cross-disciplinary approach, a cornerstone of Taipei Fashion Week, has played a crucial role in engaging global audiences and pushing creative boundaries.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rim. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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