- present participle of brim.
brimming
Example Sentences
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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
During the last floods in 2023, many siphoned water from the brimming canals to their fields.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 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
A week later, on Jan. 29, 2020, he’s brimming with excitement when journalist Lou Dobbs tells him he recommended Mr. Trump consult the doctor on the outbreak.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
My mom takes a pile of napkins, gently wiping the shake off my face, her eyes suddenly brimming with tears.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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