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Recent Examples of cup
Van Hollen posted a photo on X of himself sitting at a table with coffee cups and glasses of water in front of them.
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Brian Bennett, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
In the secret water test, recruiters place a jug of water and a cup to see if the applicant will drink during the interview.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Here's why your cup of coffee could soon cost even more
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Mary Cunningham
Mary Cunningham is a news associate at CBS News, based in New York.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
Drink coffee: Research suggests regular coffee consumption—about 2-3 cups daily—may help protect against liver fibrosis and cirrhosis by reducing inflammation.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
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Brian Bennett, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
In the secret water test, recruiters place a jug of water and a cup to see if the applicant will drink during the interview.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Here's why your cup of coffee could soon cost even more
In:
Tariffs
Stellantis
Automakers
Auto Industry
Mary Cunningham
Mary Cunningham is a news associate at CBS News, based in New York.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2025
Drink coffee: Research suggests regular coffee consumption—about 2-3 cups daily—may help protect against liver fibrosis and cirrhosis by reducing inflammation.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cup
Noun
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Barrett's Catholic and conservative backers used the phrase on T-shirts, tote bags and coffee mugs in a sign of support.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Another shopper took to TikTok with her haul, which included everything from keychains and bags to a One Direction mug.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One interesting depiction of the Last Supper was found above a German coat of arms, which depicted a goblet, a platter, and a round piece of bread with a hole in it, similar to a Jerusalem bagel.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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For those who enjoy libations from goblets or glasses, the rowdy evening that ensues should sound familiar.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cup. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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