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Recent Examples of cup
Serve yourself using a small cup, rather than a large glass.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Basically, the creator, who shares content on the platform using the handle @mothercould, takes a cup filled with hot water and a paper towel, and places her child's ear over the opening of the cup, steaming the ear.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
From my perspective, BSX appears to be building a large cup-and-handle formation, with a potential breakout zone in the $106–$108 range.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Store stacks of paper napkins, cups, and plates that have been opened in a pantry.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Garone, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Basically, the creator, who shares content on the platform using the handle @mothercould, takes a cup filled with hot water and a paper towel, and places her child's ear over the opening of the cup, steaming the ear.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
From my perspective, BSX appears to be building a large cup-and-handle formation, with a potential breakout zone in the $106–$108 range.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Store stacks of paper napkins, cups, and plates that have been opened in a pantry.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cup
Noun
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In addition to the main compartment, the bag has two zippered pockets in front, a rear zipped pocket, and a mesh expansion that is designed to hold a water bottle, to-go coffee mug, umbrella, or sunglasses case.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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During meetings, Díaz de la Portilla would sometimes drink liquor out of a coffee mug or a paper cup, according to former staffers who spoke to the Herald on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation.—
Joey Flechas,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Other beverage options from U.S. Open partners include Moët & Chandon served in golden goblets, available at Champagne carts, as well as a new Ice Mimosa cocktail at the Clubhouse Bar.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cup. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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