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
ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
Thick smoke has engulfed areas around the fire along the southern rim of the mainly agricultural Central Valley and was seen drifting south-southeastward over the Channel Islands.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 July 2025
Israel Schuman, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
He’s crossed the Grand Canyon from rim to rim to rim, walked through Chernobyl’s zone of exclusion, and traversed Death Valley on foot (twice).
—Tom Vanderbilt, Outside Online, 5 June 2025
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Noun
However, other features, like the receded and high location of the posterior rim of the foramen magnum, indicated a possible Neanderthal lineage.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
Thick smoke has engulfed areas around the fire along the southern rim of the mainly agricultural Central Valley and was seen drifting south-southeastward over the Channel Islands.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 July 2025
Verb
Chattanooga had multiple chances to win it in the waning seconds of regulation, including a Mulholland 3-point attempt that rimmed out at the buzzer, sending the game into overtime.
—Israel Schuman, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
He’s crossed the Grand Canyon from rim to rim to rim, walked through Chernobyl’s zone of exclusion, and traversed Death Valley on foot (twice).
—Tom Vanderbilt, Outside Online, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rim
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Jacket; Although warmer and dryer conditions are anticipated the fire is expected to remain in its current perimeter.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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No Wires, No Noise, No Worries—Just Smarter Lawn Care Unlike most models on the market, which require burying a perimeter boundary wire, this model does not.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The evacuation zone covers a large area north of the Grand Canyon, bordered by the Utah state line to the north, Grand Canyon National Park to the south, House Rock Valley Road/Buffalo Ranch Road to the east, and Kaibab National Forest to the west.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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Black netting bordered the makeshift field, just as a precaution for any rogue lacrosse balls.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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This flutter-sleeve top is roomy and billowy for low-key summer days, while this denim jacket has floral details, giving it a feminine edge other toppers lack.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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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
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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 19 Jul. 2025.
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