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Recent Examples of cupped
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.
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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
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
Adjective
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Using a clean towel, apply a generous amount of food-safe mineral oil to the concave side.—
Staff Author,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lightly wet just the concave side of the board and place it on a damp kitchen towel on your countertop.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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It was thought that the aye-aye’s taps served to identify hollow chambers inside wood using acoustic feedback generated by tapping.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Others may use hollow pipes, tubes, window ledges or even sliding door tracks (a favorite site for the grass-carrying wasp).—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The spidery flowers feature golden yellow recurved petals and showy stamens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 Nov. 2025
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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
Adjective
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By way of comparison, the 1979 Astros, playing in the cavernous Astrodome, hit 55.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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The service Service is warm and efficient, with a concierge team available to set you up with guides to take you around Istanbul’s many great sites, including the Grand Bazaar, a cavernous and overwhelming shopping experience that benefits greatly from some inside knowledge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Place patties on oiled grates, indented side up; grill, uncovered and undisturbed, until patties form a deep golden brown crust on bottom, 4 to 6 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sow large seeds in slightly indented rows and cover lightly with a thin layer of the mix.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Just off to the side, a bar and lounge area evokes a subtle ’70s-style conversation pit but without the sunken layout.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The rest of Curaçao’s eclectic must-dive list includes reefs, underwater caves, sunken ships, cars, and even an airplane wreck, all with healthy coral growth that attracts and sustains marine life.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Dylan, who is dimpled and impish, with long eyelashes and a curtain of dark bangs, picked up a small container and examined it.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Housed in a building with a dimpled façade that many say looks like a cheese grater, the Broad houses the collection of Edythe Broad, who accumulated a formidable cache of contemporary art with her late husband Eli.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Cupped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupped. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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