BRIM Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈbrim

Definition of brim

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 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

as in to burst

to be copiously supplied a secondhand bookstore that was brimming with bargains

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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

Noun

Comparable to a $5,700 Bottega Veneta bag, this rich-looking satchel brims with timeless appeal. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 The Office Romance star paired the beige ensemble with a cognac leather-and-linen handbag by the designer, a pair of diamond huggie earrings, and a hemp-blend hat with an impressive, wide brim. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 July 2026

Verb

But in real life, the 59-year-old Cusk — an international literary celebrity, brimming with gravitas — has her own formidable pull. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 Between impressive center depth and a prospect pool brimming with guys who possess playoff-style traits, the Mammoth have a well-rounded system that should turn this franchise into a perennial playoff contender. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brim

Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim

Noun

The negative is that rookie edge Keyron Crawford is out for the year with an ankle injury.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
China continues to rely on Dutch manufacturer ASML for nearly all of its cutting-edge deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, while some DUV systems encounter US export restrictions.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of edge

Noun

Worn by Osaka during her first-round singles match on day two of the tournament, the look featured a white windbreaker with a large green bow, a green tutu with white tulle ruffles and a matching green visor.

— Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Smart, in his red visor, watched from the field, near the goal where Georgia scored three times in the first half, including on a penalty kick.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of visor

Verb

Chinese authorities also warned that a barrier lake, which formed at the confluence of the Tsogyal and the Purupqiangzangbu rivers, is overflowing and may burst.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Sip local wines like Norton or Vignoles, hop around downtown, or wander through orchards bursting with ripe apples while leaves crunch underfoot.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of burst

Verb

Similar to the Army, SAE was filled with young men from all walks of life; every economic background, faith, and ethnicity were represented.

— Todd Buchanan, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Their vehicles are packed with animal triage kits filled with supplies to treat injuries and wounds.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of fill

Noun

While mega-cap pharma companies typically look to invest in assets that offer peak sales in the billions of dollars, Gayer has smaller targets in mind.

— Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Up to half of the more than 200,000 mountain glaciers — vast, slow moving rivers of ice that creep across the world’s peaks — are expected to disappear by the end of this century, even if ambitious climate goals are met.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of peak

Verb

Infants may act sluggish or not active, vomit, be unusually fussy, face poor feeding, show a bulging soft spot on the head, or show poor reflexes.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Padmini came in about ten minutes later, carrying a net bag bulging with okra and shiny gourds.

— Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026

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