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noun

ˈbrim How to pronounce brim (audio)
Definition of brimnext
1
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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2
as in visor
the projecting front part of a hat or cap touched the brim of his cap by way of salute

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verb

1
as in to burst
to be copiously supplied a secondhand bookstore that was brimming with bargains

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2
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
Noun
Wear loose, breathable, light-colored clothing and a wide-brim hat, and use sunscreen that's at least SPF 30. — Chad Murphy, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2026 The replica—known as Tennessee Mountain Home—brims with personalized details, from a calendar with Dolly’s birthday marked, to the magazine-and-newspaper wallpaper that once decorated the interior of the original property. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
During the last floods in 2023, many siphoned water from the brimming canals to their fields. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 The team also drew inspiration from the 1930s salons in Paris, wanting the area to be brimming with conversation, culture, and more across its four decks. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
  1. edge
  2. visor
  3. burst
  4. fill
  5. circumference
  6. peak
  7. bulge
  8. pack
Noun
  • To continue to compete at the cutting edge, OpenAI needs to keep raising cash.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The quick short corner surprised Greenville (6-16-5), and Barea hit the edge of the 18-yard box before lifting a cross to the far post.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of edge
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  • The Gators have scored 44 or more points (66, 59, 44, 52) in each of their first four games of the season for the first time since Steve Spurrier sported a Gators visor in 2001.
    — PJ Green September 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
  • On the feminine Mouna, a new visor in satin was decorated with a long scarf, the accessory of the moment, and can be styled different ways.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
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Verb
  • In these moments, the actor bursts through his roles as the Spider does through Reilly, unleashing the Grand Guignol excess that is Nicolas Cage.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Two weeks after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in March 2022, the Russian TV Channel One editor Marina Ovsyannikova burst onto the set of the evening newscast.
    — Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of burst
Verb
  • Around the three-and-a-half-hour mark of the race, the finish-line medical tent filled.
    — Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The interiors, meanwhile, are by Philip Johnson and filled with an insane Warhol-and-Jeff-Koons art collection thanks to billionaire owner Aby Rosen.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of fill
Noun
  • Before getting one, measure the circumference of your pet’s neck.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • All but one of the other circumference measurements were between 4 4⁄8 and 5 inches.
    — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of circumference
Noun
  • That album drew Simmons’ bass and Bindeman’s drums to the fore of the mix, letting Harris’ guitar and vocals foam behind the rhythm section’s discrete peaks.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • As new supply peaks, cash flow growth is improving and valuations are attractive relative to equities, according to Laughlin.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of peak
Verb
  • Check for dented seams and bulging lids, which can point to food safety issues, recommends Morawetz.
    — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Her bulging eyes, her piercing shrieks, her casual yet immaculately articulate cruelty all come together to form a cartoonish villain who’s also a commanding delight.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of bulge
Verb
  • Kisiel is certain the finding could become more important as electronics shrink and more components are packed closer together.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But beyond the pretty bottle, the formula packs a serious skin-care punch, with 5% mandelic acid, azelaic acid, and licorice root to gently improve the appearance of dark underarms.
    — Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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