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 Multiply that by the three to five cups required for a loaf of bread, and your end product’s consistency will be off. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026 Spread half of batter (about 1 3/4 cups) into prepared pan, and sprinkle with half of streusel. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 Limited-edition cups became collectibles, extending the experience beyond the stadium. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Another special-edition trip, the evening Holiday Magic Train, runs from late November through December, getting riders into the spirit of the season with cups of hot cocoa and festive music. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, cook 2 cups yellow corn kernels in a medium skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat until warmed through and browned in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors said Gates was driving 22 mph over the speed limit, with her headlights off, and a bottle of vodka and plastic cups in her car. Sara MacHi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Pour in 4 cups whole milk, whisking constantly, and bring to a simmer, whisking often to prevent burning. Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 That's good for 37 cups of espresso, or 18 cups of americano. New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Jazz up your morning coffee routine with the Flower Market mugs in a variety of colors that coordinate with matching florals to use color and pattern like a designer at home.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 28 July 2026
  • Along the walls is limited-edition Clash of Clans merchandise, including a Hog Rider action figure, skeleton stickers and limited-edition mugs and T-shirts.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • So far, large quantities of undamaged Chinese porcelain have been identified, together with parts of chandeliers, goblets, bottles and barrels of grain.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
  • That collection includes serving trays, platters, linens, vases, and wine goblets with pops of blues and yellows for a coastal vibe.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

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“Cups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cups. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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