cupped

adjective

as in concave

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Recent Examples of cupped New leaves become cupped and turn pale green, the leaf edges turn yellow, and the undersides of the leaves may turn purplish. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026 Not only does the material ensure comfort and support, but the unique design, with thick straps that curve to the exact shape of my arches and a cupped heel, creates a glove-like fit that hugs my feet. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 The hood was spreading, forming its cupped oval. — John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Another option is the Kiwanis Trail that threads its way through a shallow, cupped canyon. — Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026 Leaves can appear cupped or pinched when there is an insect infestation present. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026 Unassuming in appearance, these flip flops actually pack in firm arch support as well as a memory foam core and cupped heel—all the elements of the stability needed, along with extra traction and grip but those slippery boat surfaces. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2025 It was cut in eight slices, each with one flat piece of pepperoni and and one cupped piece. — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupped
  1. concave
  2. hollow
  3. recurved
  4. cavernous
  5. alveolar
  6. indented
  7. sunken
  8. dimpled
Adjective
  • Their concave shapes and generous size are perfect vessels for all kinds of fillings, from a rich, hearty meat ragù to lighter combinations like ricotta and seasonal vegetables.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
  • Checking the Seal Jars that have successfully sealed will have a concave lid that won't pop back up when pressed.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Definition of concave
Adjective
  • Believing the Trojan Horse to be a peace offering, the officers drag the hollow figure inside the city walls and place it outside the Temple of Athena, which leads to Troy’s harrowing downfall hours later.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • People would apply The Ordinary’s plumping serum or Medicube’s balm stick, and hollow under-eye or facial fine lines would diminish in just a 30 second video clip.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Definition of hollow
Adjective
  • The white petals have gently recurved tips, giving them a delicate appearance.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Jordan competes in the recurved bow category, which has limbs at the top and bottom of the bow that curve away from the archer.
    — Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 29 July 2024
Definition of recurved
Adjective
  • Its cavernous cabin and ultra-refined interior create an ambiance that's nearly impossible to top, even in a segment that hosts luxury legends from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • The cavernous inside There’s plenty of passenger room, and the front seats offer great comfort and outstanding massage functions.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Definition of cavernous
Adjective
  • The cause was a rare and aggressive cancer of the soft tissue, alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, according to the organizers of an online funding appeal.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma is more common in children but can occur in adults, according to the American Cancer Society, and alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma typically affects all age groups equally.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of alveolar
Adjective
  • Made totally from scratch, this Cherry Pie is worth every minute detail down to the fork-indented edges.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Sow large seeds in slightly indented rows and cover lightly with a thin layer of the mix.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Definition of indented
Adjective
  • Phillips confirmed that authorities had also located the sunken MV Barima itself.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • Between summer heat, sporadic rainfall, vacations and inconsistent watering, some of us are noticing black sunken patches on the blossom end (bottoms) of our ripening fruit.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of sunken
Adjective
  • Symptoms can include a lump in the armpit, dimpled skin on the chest, red or flaky skin near the nipple, pain or tenderness on the chest or armpit, clear or bloody nipple discharge and an inverted nipple, per the Cleveland Clinic.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • His hair and eyes are dark, and though his hands still possess the dimpled pudginess of childhood, his face has aged in a way that has nothing to do with years.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of dimpled

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