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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
Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
With luck, 2025 will be filled to the absolute brim with adventure.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The electronics department is brimming with savings on popular Apple devices like the Apple Watch SE and the Apple iPad (10th Generation).
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
As for her accessories, Padukone carried a black, top-handle bag and added a white chapeau with a wide brim to her attire.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
With luck, 2025 will be filled to the absolute brim with adventure.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Wayfair is brimming with options featuring varying filtration systems, including air purifiers that are designed specifically for smaller spaces.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The electronics department is brimming with savings on popular Apple devices like the Apple Watch SE and the Apple iPad (10th Generation).
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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Roberts has played several positions across the defensive front but has been primarily an edge defender.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Karman Line, located 62 miles above Earth, demarcates the edge of space.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the bills have changed the rhetorical landscape.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The bill introduced by Warren and Stansbury faces an uncertain future on Capitol Hill.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 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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Early-arriving downtown office workers confronted basements filled with rapidly rising waters.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Disinformation will fill every gap.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 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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Dell rates this ultrawide monitor at 350 nits (candelas per square meter) of brightness, though in our tests, the monitor reached a peak luminance of just 265 nits.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the act of putting a mask on in and of itself feels like peak self-care.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 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 formula is packed with hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and plump the skin, and it can be applied on its own or mixed into a moisturizer.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rover is packed with features designed with the next generation of Artemis program moon explorers in mind and is based on feedback from current NASA astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center, according to Lunar Outpost's A.J Gerner.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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