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
Pour in 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth and 2 cups water and bring to a simmer.
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Leah Donnella, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Jan. 2026
Simmer ingredients 6 to 7 hours, then blend 2 cups of the soup and return it to the slow cooker—this step thickens the soup without flour and loads it with even more flavor.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
In San Francisco, large events and festivals now must offer reusable cups.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
May Protect Brain Health Older adults who drank three cups of (regular) milk daily saw a boost in brain-health-protecting antioxidant levels.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Next to the gear shifter are two large cupholders designed for oversized cups or water bottles.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s a story about a Taco Bell AI system that crashed when a customer ordered 18,000 cups of water.
—Bruce Schneier, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Jan. 2026
Moments after we were seated, steaming glass cups of black tea were poured, and a brigade of small plates began to arrive.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Boar's Head - Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz plastic cups; lot number 1000572486.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Leah Donnella, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Jan. 2026
Simmer ingredients 6 to 7 hours, then blend 2 cups of the soup and return it to the slow cooker—this step thickens the soup without flour and loads it with even more flavor.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
In San Francisco, large events and festivals now must offer reusable cups.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
May Protect Brain Health Older adults who drank three cups of (regular) milk daily saw a boost in brain-health-protecting antioxidant levels.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Next to the gear shifter are two large cupholders designed for oversized cups or water bottles.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s a story about a Taco Bell AI system that crashed when a customer ordered 18,000 cups of water.
—Bruce Schneier, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Jan. 2026
Moments after we were seated, steaming glass cups of black tea were poured, and a brigade of small plates began to arrive.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Boar's Head - Grated Pecorino Romano, 6 oz plastic cups; lot number 1000572486.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cups
Noun
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And, for many of us, that's the cabinet that houses our reusable water bottles and mugs.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ceramics and Pottery This includes things such as coffee mugs.—
Chris Baskind,
Treehugger,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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Other photos shared show the wedding's table settings, featuring amber goblets, burgundy flowers, and a sea of twinkly lights.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Cups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cups. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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