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Recent Examples of cupped
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.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
They’re finished with deep cupped footbeds and come in six colors.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
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
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
They’re finished with deep cupped footbeds and come in six colors.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
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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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
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The cello’s top and back are made from flat, concave carbon-fiber panels.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The woman reportedly sheltered in hollow redwood stumps at night and buried her feet in the dirt to stay warm.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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Enormous strawberries are sometimes a flavor disappointment, with hollow centers and less appealing texture.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 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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Google hosted numerous dignitaries inside the cavernous Hangar One — one of the largest freestanding structures on earth — Friday to celebrate the transformation.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The bed itself offers about 35 cubic feet of volume, plus a 7-cubic-foot frunk (front trunk)—not cavernous, but smartly designed and easily personalized.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ofelia Torres died last month from Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer that develops in skeletal muscles.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ofelia Giselle Torres Hidalgo, 16, died on Friday, Feb. 13, from stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, according to a statement from the family's spokesperson.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Henrot positions it such that its indented form emphasizes the dark thicket of his pubic hair au naturel.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When asked whether sunken munitions are a growing problem, Diggs was crystal clear about the potential risk in the future.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Oversize windows throughout the two-bedroom have water views, and the primary bath has a sunken tub and sauna.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The trail takes visitors along Rottenwood Creek where, at this time of year, thousands of dimpled trout lilies (Erythronium umbilicatum) create bright yellow carpets on the hillsides and stream banks.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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According to common depictions of his family’s dynamic, Mamdani inherited his leftist political ideology from his father, the anti-colonialist Columbia professor, and his dimpled charm and flair for the theatrical from his filmmaker mother.—
Rebecca Traister,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Cupped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupped. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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