as in mugs
a round vessel equipped with a handle and designed for drinking
a large cup that can hold almost a pint of hot chocolate
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Recent Examples of cups
Mix a few drops of one of the oils, two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid, and two cups of water in a spray bottle.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
While there are no specific guidelines for cruciferous vegetable consumption, current dietary guidelines recommend that adults consume about 2 to 3 cups of a variety of vegetables per day, including cruciferous vegetables.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The seamless mesh is lightweight and stretchy, and the removable cups give great shape and support.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
On a weekend morning at the San Jose Mylapore, when my husband and I waited in a line that lasted over an hour, the staffers brought us a tray containing small cups of agathi keerai rice, a delicious, hunter green mix that delighted us.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Starbucks merchandise The coffeeshop chain has new seasonal merchandise collections, including tumblers, cold cups and mugs.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
The last stop, is, of course, the gift shop, where in addition to vinyl and CD copies of almost everything Gorillaz has recorded, T-shirts and hoodies with images of the band together and as individuals, and other Gorillaz merch, including coffee cups, stickers, and pencils, are available.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
But the interior design, accomplished by González + Helfon, presents a cornucopia of color and texture, from the bold pink rug in the living room to the yellow Murano glass cups chosen for the outdoor dining table.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
In a 12-inch skillet bring 4 cups water and 1 tsp.
—Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
While there are no specific guidelines for cruciferous vegetable consumption, current dietary guidelines recommend that adults consume about 2 to 3 cups of a variety of vegetables per day, including cruciferous vegetables.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The seamless mesh is lightweight and stretchy, and the removable cups give great shape and support.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
On a weekend morning at the San Jose Mylapore, when my husband and I waited in a line that lasted over an hour, the staffers brought us a tray containing small cups of agathi keerai rice, a delicious, hunter green mix that delighted us.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Starbucks merchandise The coffeeshop chain has new seasonal merchandise collections, including tumblers, cold cups and mugs.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
The last stop, is, of course, the gift shop, where in addition to vinyl and CD copies of almost everything Gorillaz has recorded, T-shirts and hoodies with images of the band together and as individuals, and other Gorillaz merch, including coffee cups, stickers, and pencils, are available.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
But the interior design, accomplished by González + Helfon, presents a cornucopia of color and texture, from the bold pink rug in the living room to the yellow Murano glass cups chosen for the outdoor dining table.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
In a 12-inch skillet bring 4 cups water and 1 tsp.
—Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cups
Noun
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Now the studio is adorned with custom artwork of his logo and a bookshelf’s worth of novelty mugs.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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Seasonal items, such as Christmas decor or Easter eggs and bunnies, are popular along with a wide variety of plates, mugs, figurines and garden pottery.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Keep an eye out for red water goblets for storing candy in.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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Save on vintage-looking wine glasses that look like the show’s go-to goblets and a regal area rug.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Cups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cups. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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