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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
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
The texture is satiny, with a slight beeswax note and the palate brims with ripe vanilla spiced apple and notes of pear.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
Hotpots are vats brimming with boiling broth that customers fill with meat morsels, vegetables and other ingredients, then eat communally.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
With luck, 2025 will be filled to the absolute brim with adventure.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
The texture is satiny, with a slight beeswax note and the palate brims with ripe vanilla spiced apple and notes of pear.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Though in a newly solo venture, Nelson’s new music still brims with the insightful songwriting and grizzled voice he’s known for.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
Hotpots are vats brimming with boiling broth that customers fill with meat morsels, vegetables and other ingredients, then eat communally.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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According to Nobel prize-winning economist, Eugene Fama, smaller companies and cheaper companies tend to have an edge over larger, more expensive companies over time.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In order to approve legislation using the reconciliation maneuver, lawmakers must first approve a budget resolution and direct committees to craft bills reconciling spending with the new budget goals.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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But lawmakers continued to vote down some appropriations bills, sending the group back to the drawing board.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
2 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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While the season is often filled with soft pastels (hi, lavender milk nails) and shimmery nudes, some celebs have decided to go in a different direction this season.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Reckoning to help fill seats and keep the market recovery going.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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The National Park Service declared peak bloom on March 28 for the iconic cherry trees.—
Lisa Thomson,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 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
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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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Ironwood delivers higher throughput compared to previous Google Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), and Google really plans to pack these chips in.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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