brim
noun
the upper edge of anything hollow; rim; brink.
brimming
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present participleof brim.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Lebanon is brimming with archaeological finds showcasing its rich history over thousands of years, from the Phoenician, Persian, Roman and Byzantine periods, the Crusades, and Arab and Islamic sultanates and empires.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
A gripping finale at Royal Lytham & St Annes was brimming with drama, magic and misfortune - particularly on the crucial 18th hole.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
But dig deeper, and one will find that Tyler’s discography is brimming with hits that put her unmistakable rasp to thrilling use.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
Iran can only substantially raise its oil production once storage tanks that are already brimming with crude get drained, according to analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
Then, brimming with confidence, he overreached by taking on both the US Army and the most popular television news anchorman in the country, Edward R. Murrow.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
