RIM Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈrim

Definition of rim

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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verb

as in to border

to serve as a border for long lashes rimmed his eyes

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Recent Examples of rim

Noun

Just the sight of the glasses, dewy with condensation on the outside and filled to the rim with clinking ice, nearly chilled my body. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 In this particular clip he is forced to show enough help at the rim while keeping a body on Diabate. — Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

Scheffler’s 11-foot putt for birdie rimmed in and out on 17, his best chance to win. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026 It will be covered with a secondary cylinder that will trap air and push out any approaching water, and the capsule itself is rimmed with a soft metal that compresses under pressure. — Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rim

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Noun

The cougar was found lying on the sidewalk under the shade of a tree, where deputies set up a perimeter to keep vehicles and people away.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
This mix of modernity and tradition works well, both inside and out, where a stroll around the ground’s perimeter switches quickly from feeling gloriously old-school to being brought right up to date.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of perimeter

Verb

On her 43 acres of woods and reclaimed native prairie in rural Tazewell County, Katie VandenBerg walked the edge of her property, inspecting a line of oaks bordered by miles of corn and soybean fields.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Liechtenstein, a wealthy nation of 40,000 people that borders Switzerland and Austria, has an unusually powerful monarchy by European standards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of border

Noun

In addition, Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb were the only edge-rushing outside linebackers on the field for the Bills’ first-team defense.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
And this year, the popular concept will be revisited in a new mid-top form, giving the shoe an even more boot-like edge.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of edge

Noun

The ratio of a person’s waist to hip circumference, or their waist circumference to height are pretty good estimators of their abdominal fat deposits.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
The Sierra Club, an environmental nonprofit, is planning to appeal the permits the city issued to remove five trees from the site, including a black olive with a trunk that’s nearly six feet in circumference.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of circumference

Noun

The great diversity of forms available lend themselves to foundation plantings, edging and low hedges, as well as architectural accents and reliable container plantings.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Contrast details like this blue velvet piping (Peacock from Pepper Home) outline the silhouette and emphasize the headboard's shape, while fringe, brush trim, scalloped edging, or decorative tape add an extra layer of personality.

— Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of edging

Noun

Known for her dry sense of humor, passion for horses and being the hardest working royal, Princess Anne has also maintained strict boundaries about her privacy and kept her family away from the spotlight.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
In 2024, the European Union applied the Digital Services Act to online social media platforms, laying out strict boundaries on content moderation, safety, and transparency.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

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