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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.
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John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Another option is the Kiwanis Trail that threads its way through a shallow, cupped canyon.
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Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Leaves can appear cupped or pinched when there is an insect infestation present.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Checking the Seal Jars that have successfully sealed will have a concave lid that won't pop back up when pressed.
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The intuitive hollow center cylinder is raised high enough to prevent pots and dishes from blocking the drain.
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Under its short brownish hairs are hollow spines that connect to toxin glands.
Adjective
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The spidery flowers feature golden yellow recurved petals and showy stamens.
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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.
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Its interior felt cavernous, like the inside of the school bus that my uncle drove, except bookshelves lined the interior instead of bench seats.
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Who shall enter the cavernous maw of our fair stadium next?
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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.
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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.
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Made totally from scratch, this Cherry Pie is worth every minute detail down to the fork-indented edges.
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Sow large seeds in slightly indented rows and cover lightly with a thin layer of the mix.
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Screenwriter Jack Thorne, working from the character created by author Nancy Springer, throws all manner of secrets, sunken treasure and a British colonialism subplot into a convoluted mix.
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Prison life hasn't been easy on Otto, who has dungeon hair, sunken eyes and a scraggly beard.
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Cellulite is a skin condition in which fat collects in pockets under the skin and pushes up against it, making the skin's surface look lumpy or dimpled.
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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.
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“Cupped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupped. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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