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Synonyms for brim
Synonyms: Noun
border, borderline, bound, boundary, circumference, compass, confines, edge, edging, end, frame, fringe, hem, margin, perimeter, periphery, rim, skirt, skirting, verge
Synonyms: Verb
abound, bristle, bulge, burst, bustle, buzz, crawl, hum, overflow, pullulate, swarm, teem
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Examples of brim in a Sentence
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the brim of the teacup was banded with gold touched the brim of his cap by way of saluteVerb
Her heart was brimming with happiness. The show brims with excitement.
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But in an Arthur Ashe stadium full to the brim with vociferous Argentine supporters, Nadal hit 35 winners and broke serve eight times to quieten the crowd and overcome the combative Schwartzman in just under three hours. — Ben Morse, CNN, "Rafael Nadal takes 'step forward' in pursuit of Federer's grand slam record," 5 Sep. 2019 Filled to the brim with hundreds of billions of stars, these island universes often seem like the most prominent occupants of space’s vast emptiness. — Scientific American, "Nanomachines, Jellyfish Hugs and Hurricane Dorian From Space: The Week's Best Science GIFs," 30 Aug. 2019 The hundreds of small, natural lakes in Desolation and Granite Chief wilderness areas are at their brims. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Cherry Lake a testament to NorCal lakes," 8 Aug. 2019 Every summer transfer window is filled to the brim with exciting stories and downright lies, creating a cocktail which us fans love to drink up year after year. — SI.com, "Transfer Rumours: Bale Still in China Talks, Dybala Offered to Man Utd, Spurs to Sell Onomah & More," 30 July 2019 With the sale rapidly approaching, all that’s left to do now is pick out your favorite items so that your cart is filled to the brim with savings. — Alexis Rhiannon, Allure, "Dermstore’s 20th Anniversary Sale Is Happening Now — Here’s What to Shop," 16 Aug. 2019 Sure, Lizzo’s latest album is filled to the brim with messages of positivity and self-love, but the upbeat tempo does a lot to drive that positive message home. — NBC News, "These summer jams may boost your mood more than coffee," 28 July 2019 Cardin’s multifaceted world is on full display: one filled to the brim with oddball space-age fashion, experimental textiles, product collaborations, and licensing opportunities, the latter of which sent his brand globally into homes and closets. — Charlene K. Lau, The Atlantic, "How Pierre Cardin’s Futuristic Fashion Infiltrated Everyday Life," 28 July 2019 The trunk of her SUV is filled to the brim with toiletries, everything from shaving cream to shampoo. — Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com, "Committed to helping homeless, Laurel Councilwoman Nicholas to be honored for volunteering," 26 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
In the summer of 1619, two warships manned by English privateers raided a Portuguese vessel the pirates hoped was brimming with gold. — Ishaan Tharoor, Twin Cities, "Ishaan Tharoor: The 1619 Project and the fear of history," 22 Aug. 2019 In addition, there's the El Brillo Way abode in Palm Beach, Fla., reportedly brimming with massage tables, nude photographs and an assortment of toys valued at $12.4 million. — Fox News, "'Orgy Island' to airplanes, Epstein's assets are up for grabs," 14 Aug. 2019 This Monday, the online retailer unveiled their annual back-to-school sale, and our digital shopping carts are brimming with incredible finds. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "This Big Box Store Is Hosting the Most Amazing Back-to-School Sale," 1 Aug. 2019 Amidst all of the transfer dealings, however, sits an Atletico academy brimming with young talent, desperate for a chance to impress in the first team. — SI.com, "Atletico Madrid: 6 of Atleti's Best Youngsters Who Deserve a Shot at the First Team in 2019/20," 25 July 2019 So many beauty looks were executed in honor of pride, throughout the month Instagram was brimming with rainbow hair moments that made our beauty team quite proud. — Shalwah Evans, Essence, "Our Favorite Instagram Rainbow Hair Moments From Pride Month," 1 July 2019 Even Floraïku's shop-in-shop inside Harrods' Salon de Parfums forgoes the customary counter brimming with bottles in favor of a ryokan-like space where shoppers can cleanse their hands, take a seat, and enjoy a cup of seasonal tea. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "These New Japan-Inspired Perfumes Come in the World's Chicest Bento Box," 3 May 2018 For now, Wednesday's shot has the Cavs brimming with confidence heading to Indiana for a closeout game. — Chris Fedor, cleveland.com, "LeBron James' game-winning shot brings back fond memories from 2009 for Larry Nance Jr.," 26 Apr. 2018 The Italian right-back is a free agent brimming with invaluable experience and quality. — SI.com, "8 Free Agents Who Could Still Join a Premier League Club This Summer," 21 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'brim.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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