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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
Claire West, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Dressed in head-to-toe black, both mother and daughter wore button-up dress coats, wide-brim hats, and tights; even the backs of their outfits featured a matching pleated detail.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Respect for the environment sits at the heart of Tella Thera’s DNA, with bioclimatic architecture, property-wide sustainability smarts and a low-waste restaurant where dishes brim with island produce.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The wide brim offers sun protection and adjustable chin straps promise a secure fit.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Dressed in head-to-toe black, both mother and daughter wore button-up dress coats, wide-brim hats, and tights; even the backs of their outfits featured a matching pleated detail.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Way Day sale is brimming with selections, including large conversation sets that seat up to four people, bistro sets for compact spaces, and large umbrellas to add shade.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Respect for the environment sits at the heart of Tella Thera’s DNA, with bioclimatic architecture, property-wide sustainability smarts and a low-waste restaurant where dishes brim with island produce.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
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On the eastern edge of the state, Sioux Falls is best known for Falls Park, where the Big Sioux River spills over wide stretches of pink quartzite rock.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The young science aficionado decided to develop EYEVA, a device that looks like a visor and alerts the wearer when their eye begins to wander.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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For vehicles that show a history of a matching diagnostic trouble code, Ford will inspect the sun visor wiring harness for damage and replace the harness completely free of charge.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the teen’s case, five large keloids abruptly burst from her chickenpox scars, breaking out in different places on her body—on her right jaw, chest, abdomen, and right flank.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Amazon’s sale section is bursting with stellar deals this weekend — and these budget-friendly picks are no exception.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mundo Maya is a region filled with natural wonders, historic remnants, architectural and archaeological beauty, and modern-day luxuries.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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It's filled with plants, so don't picture a giant mud hole.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Depending on the type of wine and where it was made, the circumference of the base of a 750-milliliter bottle can range from less than 2 to nearly 4 inches.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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For context, the Earth's circumference is about 24,901 miles.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Summer draws peak visitors with its warm weather and lively festivals, including Traverse City Food & Wine.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Summer crowds have wound down, but everything is still open and colorful fall foliage is at its peak.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nicholas Galitzine, resplendent with wavy blond hair and bulging muscles, has the power.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Rather than use a standard shopping basket or bag, the man’s backpack appeared to be bulging at the seams — its straps straining under the weight of unidentified and clearly heavy cargo.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Section Two of the 1965 Voting Rights Act aimed to prevent mapmakers from weakening the voting power of racial minorities by either packing them into one district or spreading them out across too many districts to have an impact.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, the room was packed.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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