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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
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
As in 2022, Princess Kate accessorized the dress with nude, suede pumps and a yellow clutch, as well as a matching Philip Treacy hat, which features a floral detail under the brim.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 21 May 2025
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
From classic concoctions to frozen twists, the city is brimming with spots to sip on this beloved cocktail.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Noun
With essentially zero time to react, the ball hit the brim of Smith's cap, with the right-hander narrowly escaping a serious injury.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
As in 2022, Princess Kate accessorized the dress with nude, suede pumps and a yellow clutch, as well as a matching Philip Treacy hat, which features a floral detail under the brim.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 21 May 2025
Verb
Here, guests and stylish locals alike graze on warm flatbreads, stacked club sandwiches, silky smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, and sharing Seafood and Charcuterie boards—brimming with serrano ham, pillowy focaccia, smoked mackerel, and plump Atlantic prawns.
Prefer a slower pace?
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
From classic concoctions to frozen twists, the city is brimming with spots to sip on this beloved cocktail.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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Michigan clearly saw Meadows as one of the top edge prospects in the class and prioritized him accordingly.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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At the far edge of the American west, a brash adolescent came of age in a coastal community where the establishment prided itself on being antiestablishment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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More: Republicans take up votes on transgender youth bills.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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Trump’s bill could remove social safety nets in a way that could greatly impact women.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Bubbly, bittersweet, and bursting with untapped potential, a bottle of tonic water is the key to a whole summer of compelling cocktails.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Figuring jets of water springing from pools turned oval by perspective, arches also reminiscent of its headquarters seem to burst to life against the skin.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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That very same day, in Westernport, Maryland, floodwaters quickly filled the first floor of an elementary school trapping 150 students and their teachers inside.—
Laura Schifter,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Most everyone agrees that MLB is not going to put a third team in Florida; not when the Marlins draw sparse crowds in a market saturated with pro teams, and not when the Rays — even during playoff runs — couldn’t consistently fill Tropicana Field.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Nutrients reported that artichoke leaf extract reversed the symptoms of metabolic syndrome, including waist circumference and high blood sugar, in obese rats fed a high-fat diet.7 The same has yet to be shown in humans.—
Yasmine S. Ali,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2025
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What is pi? March 14 (think 3.14) is commonly referred to as Pi Day, a day that aims to celebrate the ratio of the circumference of a circle.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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During the last five years, the stock increased on the day following earnings in 78% of occurrences, registering a median positive return of 1.5% and a peak one-day gain of 3.6%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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That peak came after Target's sales rose more than $15 billion in the fiscal year following the start of the Covid pandemic, but its annual revenue has stagnated for the past four years.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Even as dome construction bulged on the Italian peninsula from the eleventh to fifteen centuries, Romans held off on joining the building bandwagon until the late 1400s.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
12 June 2025
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In every photo, Tater's eyes bulged with what can only be described as pure joy.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
Verb
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For adults and parents, packing a Kindling pretzel in their kid's lunch or giving it as a snack feels like a small victory.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Black Bean Brownies Black bean brownies are fudgy, indulgent, and packed with protein, making for a rich and satisfying dessert.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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