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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Her eyes started brimming with tears during the final question, revealing that her last sob session occurred just that morning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
The squad is brimming with international talent, many of whose profiles and personal sponsorship agreements benefit from plying their trade in the Premier League.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
But its overall effect is sweetly understanding and brimming with respect for human miscues under strain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
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
Though it was lighter than he expected, the smaller pack gave the impression of being heavy and unwieldy, like a brimming bucket of water in danger of overflowing.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
