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.
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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.
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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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Roughly halfway between Hawai’i and American Samoa, Palmyra Atoll forms a circular chain of about 26 small islets surrounded by multiple lagoons and bordered by 15,000 acres of shallow and deeper reefs.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The front of the coin features Brutus’ profile bordered by a laurel wreath.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 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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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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The Tribune printed a map showing the circumference of locations from which Wiedersberg’s climb would be easily visible to the naked eye.Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
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But size, the right thickness vs. circumference, density, the perfect proof time, plus the right amount of blistering and oil are equally important.Karri Peifer, Axios, 3 Oct. 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 27 Dec. 2024.
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