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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as in filling
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
Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The planet’s ancient ecosystem might have been brimming over with a richer assortment of plant life than scientists ever thought.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
The market entered December on a high, brimming with certainty about a favorable outlook based on prevailing market uptrends, an orderly Fed easing seasonal campaign, seasonal tailwinds and whatever policy outcomes an investor chose to assume will take shape next year.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Modest in its ambitions yet brimming with a real sense of place, this lush drama about a boxing match is a quiet revelation.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Of course the spa here is brimming with more concrete cures, with more to explore than bares listing.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
With the new year fast approaching, the internet is brimming with sales across every category, including plenty of cold-weather bedding, versatile cookware, home decor, and more.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, there are so many occasions that require an outfit that is brimming with holiday cheer.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Kate Spade Outlet is currently brimming with deals on purses, clothing, and jewelry ideal for any fashion lover on your shopping list.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
These predictions highlight a year brimming with potential, as the industry continues to prove itself as an unstoppable force.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The planet’s ancient ecosystem might have been brimming over with a richer assortment of plant life than scientists ever thought.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
The market entered December on a high, brimming with certainty about a favorable outlook based on prevailing market uptrends, an orderly Fed easing seasonal campaign, seasonal tailwinds and whatever policy outcomes an investor chose to assume will take shape next year.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Modest in its ambitions yet brimming with a real sense of place, this lush drama about a boxing match is a quiet revelation.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Of course the spa here is brimming with more concrete cures, with more to explore than bares listing.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
With the new year fast approaching, the internet is brimming with sales across every category, including plenty of cold-weather bedding, versatile cookware, home decor, and more.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, there are so many occasions that require an outfit that is brimming with holiday cheer.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Kate Spade Outlet is currently brimming with deals on purses, clothing, and jewelry ideal for any fashion lover on your shopping list.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brimming
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At one point Harry Maguire tried to inject urgency, bursting forward with the ball and urging Alejandro Garnacho and Diogo Dalot to run ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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An intellectually dense film bursting with ideas, some of them contradictory, some troubling, all of them provocative.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees signed the 38-year-old to a minor league free agent contract in February, but after a series of injuries left the defending American League champs with three holes in their five-man rotation, Carrasco pitched his way into filling one with an impressive spring training.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Bunting in particular seemed to benefit from his linemates’ efficiency in filling the net.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lock-in bonus bets for a packed sports schedule or start with a large wager.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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While an older kid might have drama club or sports practice right after school, younger kids may not be able to handle such a packed day, and that’s okay.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Read in full from Andrew Stanton on Newsweek.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Read the full story by Khaleda Rahman on Newsweek.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Rays led 2-0 with a chance to blow things open in the sixth inning after loading the bases with none out against Braves newcomer Rafael Montero on two walks and a single.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the now-viral clip, the working breed is seen doing domestic chores—including placing shoes in a different room, tossing paper into a bin and loading laundry into a basket—after receiving verbal cues from his owner.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Brimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brimming. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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