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
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Rough railroad crossing impacts can include flat tires, bent rims and front end and suspension system damage.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
The crowd was right on top of you there, the students rimmed the court, the very definition of a hostile environment.
—Jim Calhoun With Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
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Noun
Richardson not afraid of contact Despite his size at 6-1, the former Michigan State guard has continued to showcase his ability to find creative ways to attack the paint and finish through contact near the rim.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Rough railroad crossing impacts can include flat tires, bent rims and front end and suspension system damage.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
Verb
Our trio rendezvoused on Max Patch in time for lunch, the bald rimmed perfectly by stratus clouds in every direction.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
The crowd was right on top of you there, the students rimmed the court, the very definition of a hostile environment.
—Jim Calhoun With Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rim
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Instead of focusing exclusively on perimeter defense models, organizations must understand the types of PII today's bad actors possess—and use that information against them to build strong and sustainable security postures.—
Damon Fleury,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Firefighters continued to battle the fire on all sides, utilizing heavy equipment in some areas to establish a perimeter on the blaze and extinguish hot spots.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Laos is a landlocked country bordering Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
July 22,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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Peng Xi/Chinese military What To Know Chinese and Vietnamese ground forces will conduct a training exercise in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region—located in South China and bordering Vietnam—in mid to late July, focusing on joint border patrol, China's Defense Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Crews on the Dragon Bravo Fire planned to build a fire line along Forest Road 610 on the northeastern edge of the fire, according to the southwest team.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Pearl Cove Beach Club Located at the western edge of Celebration Key, Pearl Cove offers an exclusive experience for an additional cost.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Other factors, including rising ocean levels and the warming—and thus swelling—of the atmosphere can make a difference too, slightly increasing planetary circumference.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Plus, people who supplement with 30 grams of ground flaxseed have been found to see more reductions in waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio compared to a control group.10 How to Use It: Try using whole or ground flaxseeds as a high-fiber topping for oatmeal, chia pudding, and smoothie bowls.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Neither wood, plastic, nor metal edgings contain Kurapia.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Testers praised its edging, smearing, and all-day comfort.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
26 June 2025
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The lodge, built in 1937, was the sole hotel within the North Rim's park boundaries.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Even in heated moments, the relationship remains unaffected at its roots because conflict stays within respectable boundaries.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rim. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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