brims 1 of 2

noun

Definition of brimsnext
plural of brim
1
as in edges
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 shades
the projecting front part of a hat or cap touched the brim of his cap by way of salute

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brims

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of brim
1
as in bursts
to be copiously supplied a secondhand bookstore that was brimming with bargains

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2
as in fills
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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  1. fills
  2. bills
  3. buzzes
  4. abounds
  5. boundaries
Verb
  • Houses are decorated, the smell of cookies fills the air, and families are sending out their holiday cards.
    Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Your inbox fills with team questions.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of fills
Noun
  • These bills cover everything — from banning books and restricting healthcare to permitting open carry.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The killing of Thompson – a husband and father of two – has laid bare many Americans’ fury toward the health care industry, with Mangione garnering sympathy online and offers to pay his legal bills.
    Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of bills
Verb
  • Your phone buzzes with another client message.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Miami always buzzes, but the excitement reaches fever pitch with the arrival of Art Basel in December.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of buzzes
Verb
  • Despite its established presence, with NASCAR's new branding decision, speculation abounds regarding the future of the partnership with American Ethanol.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Gliding along the ice while taking in the natural splendor that abounds is incomparable—and there are a lot of stunning spots around Europe that make the case for free skating on a lake rather than artificial ice rinks.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of abounds
Noun
  • Likewise, set boundaries on content consumption.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • All three bent the boundaries of what a production car could do – and all three pointed to their brands’ future speed machines, as Ferrari, Porsche and McLaren alike would go on to democratize their hybrid performance powertrains across more affordable vehicles over the decade to follow.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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