brim
noun
the upper edge of anything hollow; rim; brink.
are brimming
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present progressiveof brim.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Outside, on the museum’s East West Bank Plaza, 10 century-old olive trees are brimming with paper wishes from the public.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
The first quarter is peak for the gym industry, as potential new members are brimming with fitness-focused New Year’s resolutions.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
The most mobile Americans are recent college graduates who are brimming with potential, searching for work and unburdened by major responsibilities.
From Salon ● Dec. 5, 2025
Social media apps like TikTok and Telegram are brimming with people offering help to Iraqis to join Russia's ranks.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025
I notice, with surprise, that the priest’s blind eyes are brimming with tears.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
