as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the rim of a glass
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
long lashes rimmed his eyes
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Recent Examples of rim
David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The Warriors methodically picked apart the Wizards’ backline rotations, which led to open shots at the rim and on the perimeter.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
Kevin Gray, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Whereas the original Somni boasted 10 seats around a fairly open kitchen, now 14 seats rim the edges of long, curved tables that overlook a counter where chefs place the finishing touches on their ornate food shapes, the main kitchen now just out of view.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The deal would be between the Knicks and Toronto Raptors, landing New York one of the better rim protectors in the league.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The Warriors methodically picked apart the Wizards’ backline rotations, which led to open shots at the rim and on the perimeter.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
The glass is rimmed with dust from the bougainvillea, a seasonal flower that’s endemic to the region and grows in the property’s gardens.
—Kevin Gray, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Whereas the original Somni boasted 10 seats around a fairly open kitchen, now 14 seats rim the edges of long, curved tables that overlook a counter where chefs place the finishing touches on their ornate food shapes, the main kitchen now just out of view.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Like many public-housing projects, the original Sumner Houses, built in the late 1950s, withdraw from the street, lurking behind a perimeter of pointless lawn.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Jan. 2025
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Police blocked roads around the home to establish a perimeter and the Meridian Police Department’s Special Tactics Group team helped take the three suspects into custody.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2025
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The move will trigger all federal agency maps, contracts and other documents to use the new name when referring to the Gulf, which borders roughly 1,700 miles of coast in each of the United States and Mexico.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Some lake-effect snow is possible in parts of New York State bordering the Great Lakes.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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During Vrabel’s early days in Tennessee, players would walk into team meetings on edge.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The job market is always shifting, but staying adaptable gives you the edge.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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These methods include measuring waist circumference, determining the waist-to-hip ratio or using special equipment, such as a DEXA scan, which measures bone density, to figure out body fat percentage.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Adiposity can be determined by measuring a person’s waist circumference or taking body scans to measure fat mass, according to the researchers.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.—
Suzannah Weiss,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Those still working on their edging skills can trust this ski to hold on hard snow, and those ready to dip a toe off-piste will be encouraged by the Santa Ana 87’s mix of stability in variable conditions and agility in mixed terrain.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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Fox, who is known for always pushing boundaries with her sartorial sense of style, previously talked with WWD about her relationship with fashion.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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With its focus on pushing boundaries and meeting evolving needs, LiTime remains a beacon of progress in creating a sustainable, energy-independent future for all.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rim. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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