cups

plural of cup
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 The lack of an alternative striker to Haaland could be problematic if the 26-year-old misses any significant period, and given Trafford played an important role in City winning two domestic cups last season, Rulli will have a lot to live up to. Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Custom drinks include the Need a Little Limoncello, Spritz All the Time, and Me and You Mocktail, all served in souvenir light-up cups. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 Step 2 Brush a large high-sided skillet with some of 1¼ cups clarified butter to coat. Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 Lightly lined wireless cups add shape without bulky padding, while stretchy side bands smooth under clothing. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Drinking about 8 to 10 cups of these beverages can help prevent kidney stones. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026 Drink two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside, and more on hot and humid days. Chad Murphy, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2026 In medium bowl, whisk flour, 1 1/2 cups graham crumbs, baking powder and salt. ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Mix yeast, 2 cups flour and salt in large mixing bowl and pour in hot water (not boiling), mixing well. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cups
Noun
  • Film canisters from Japanese Camera Hunter sit alongside T-shirts and skateboards by artist Geoff McFetridge’s streetwear label Acid Snow, and homey coffee mugs from Palace Diner in Biddeford, Maine.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The collection included mugs, trinket dishes, bud vases, a slow-feeder bowl and the pot Felix helped throw.
    Pat Mueller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Seashell cocktail goblets, sumptuous carpets, and soft fabric wall drapes in dreamy baby blue evoke silver screen-era Vegas.
    Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Fort Worth’s streets were lined with restaurants serving brisket, ribs, sausage and cold beer in frosted goblets.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Cups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cups. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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