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
Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Secure the Lid Once the snow globe scene has had time to set and dry, apply a generous layer of adhesive to the inside rim of your lid and screw it on tightly.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 July 2024
Brunson shot a turn-around, fadeaway over Bulls forward Patrick Williams as the game clock expired, but the ball rolled around the rim then rimmed out, as the Bulls handed the Knicks their sixth loss of the early season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The rim feels thin against your lips, while the stem and base are sturdy.
—Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Secure the Lid Once the snow globe scene has had time to set and dry, apply a generous layer of adhesive to the inside rim of your lid and screw it on tightly.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Guests will be pleased to arrive at this bohemian escape overlooking the Sayan Ridge, a far departure from the often over-the-top resorts that rim Bali’s coast.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 July 2024
Brunson shot a turn-around, fadeaway over Bulls forward Patrick Williams as the game clock expired, but the ball rolled around the rim then rimmed out, as the Bulls handed the Knicks their sixth loss of the early season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Especially with some of the bench struggles the Thunder has seen of late, Mitchell’s playmaking and perimeter shooting have been valuable.Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Caruso, the 30-year old who has long been considered one of the best perimeter defenders in the game, was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Thunder last summer in exchange for Josh Giddey.David Aldridge, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Sirens were also reported in the Russian city of Taganrog, located in Rostov, which borders Ukraine, local authorities said in a post to Telegram.Lena Medvedeva, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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More:The more the merrier: Trump invites Ukraine's Zelenskyy to attend his inauguration GPS jamming Some were reportedly shot down in closed air space over regions bordering Ukraine, including the Sea of Azov.Nailia Bagirova, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, Venus-like planets on the inner edge of extrasolar habitable zones are thought to have what is known as stagnant lid geophysics in which there is no systematic carbon recycling of the planet’s atmosphere.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Outlook: The Gators’ depth on the edge dwindles with the exits of Pyburn and Searcy.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Buy a sturdy stand that can fit the circumference of your tree and support the heavy branches of a quality tree. 4.Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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One extreme athlete this year ran the circumference of the sea wearing a full-face gas mask to raise awareness of its plight.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Aerin, $136 Presented in a blue marbleized pot and gold edging, this candle from Aerin is a crowdpleaser and able to elevate any home space.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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If your footwork repertoire involves pockets and micro edging, the La Sportiva Miura VS Climbing Shoe is among the best.The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
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But as the boundaries between B2B and B2C have blurred, especially after the pandemic, when personal and professional browsing habits converged, those avenues might not be the only or even optimal path to getting one's message to the people who need it.Cheryl Ragland, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Although your attention and focus are on home and family, the influence of Neptune in your relationship sector could blur the boundaries between you and a significant other.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rim. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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