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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Noun

Perseverance reached the milestone distance while traveling along the western rim of of Mars' Jezero Crater, where the rover has been tasked with investigating what scientists believe may be some of the oldest terrain in the solar system. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Beyond the inside of tubes and pipes, chalky, crusty alkaline deposits often form around the base of faucets, the outer rims of refrigerator water dispensers, and on the bottom of tea kettles. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

Tajín has long been sprinkled over fruit, rimmed around cocktail glasses and shaken onto just about anything that could use a chile-lime kick, so bringing that same flavor to tacos feels like a natural fit. — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The Brazilian supermodel tilted her head back and smiled, showing off a glimpse of a large heart drawn in the sand behind her that was rimmed with red flowers. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rim

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Noun

An invite-only Rocket Variant replaces standard features with a single-seat configuration and perimeter thrusters for true flight, rendering it non-road-legal.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Bouquets of flowers, candles and toys line the crosswalk outside the police perimeter in tribute to the victims.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of perimeter

Verb

The ministry said both patients were men in their 20s living in the Wapinda health zone, which borders Bas-Uele province, where Ebola cases have been reported previously.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
On the north side, a new seating amphitheater would border the reflecting pool, while glass walls would be installed between the museum’s neoclassical columns.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of border

Noun

Yet, as in many speculative markets, sophisticated participants often have access to better information, stronger analytical tools and more advanced risk-management techniques than retail participants, giving them an informational edge.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
The eastern edge of the park is the north-south alley that serves businesses along Laramie.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of edge

Noun

The small, irregular pearls appeared around the armholes of a long and lean mesh dress, and as the delicate edging on a beautiful citron yellow flapper dress with sheer panels.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
After spending eight hours Sunday cutting, edging, shredding, digging and ripping at things in the yard and in the garage, my advice to younger readers is to invest in high-quality tools.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of edging

Noun

The arch would be built in the middle of a traffic circle tucked inside Washington's boundaries near Arlington National Cemetery.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Greece and Turkey, both NATO members, have been embroiled for decades in disputes over maritime boundaries in the Aegean Sea and eastern Mediterranean, as well as the divided island of Cyprus.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

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