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
Hundreds of thousands of loyalty program members are using their personal cups to earn double stars on their orders.
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
We’re met with steaming cups of coffee and homemade cookies that make climbing out of cloud-like beds before sunrise a treat as opposed to a chore.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Mix 1½ cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt and ½ tsp.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Beat in 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Their pillowy heel cups reduce impact and pressure — an important feature for people managing plantar fasciitis or heel spurs.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
This avoids burning the cups and creates the perfect steamy environment for poaching.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Getting to choose between milk and dark chocolate cups—especially when putting out a bowl of the candies for guests—was also a big perk.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
In fact, over the last nine cups, hotel room prices rose 72% on average.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
We’re met with steaming cups of coffee and homemade cookies that make climbing out of cloud-like beds before sunrise a treat as opposed to a chore.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Mix 1½ cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt and ½ tsp.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Beat in 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Their pillowy heel cups reduce impact and pressure — an important feature for people managing plantar fasciitis or heel spurs.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
This avoids burning the cups and creates the perfect steamy environment for poaching.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Getting to choose between milk and dark chocolate cups—especially when putting out a bowl of the candies for guests—was also a big perk.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
In fact, over the last nine cups, hotel room prices rose 72% on average.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cups
Noun
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The subtle yellows and rust oranges of the upholstery match the shades of the rising sun, with terracotta mugs at the tea and coffee counter and bright pops of red from the centre tables in the living area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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On Earth, we’re used to coffee resting in the bottom of our mugs, rain collecting in puddles—and urine traveling down a drain.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Leave time to check out the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse, which includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cups. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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