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
Following the assassination of the Turning Point USA founder, Invita Café in Rancho Santa Fe placed stickers on its coffee cups in his honor.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite his warning, lead poisoning may have contributed to the downfall of the Roman Empire through the use of lead in wine, bowls, cups, and cosmetics.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
For healthy adults, total fluid intake is about 15 cups for men and 11 cups for women.
—Rebecca Valdez, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
In a small bowl stir together remaining 11/2 cups sugar and the cinnamon.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
With its flexible solvers, Newton allows developers to simulate complex, real-world tasks ranging from walking on snow and gravel to manipulating fragile objects like cups and fruit.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Large and small coffee chains nationwide are celebrating National Coffee Day on Mondaywith free cups of joe and other deals.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Forte_Forte staged a fancy presentation recreating a Parisian boudoir, replete with towers of Champagne cups and highly photogenic sweet treats.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Starbucks revamped in-store condiment offerings, instructed store workers to write personal messages on cups again and aims to have drinks prepared in under four minutes.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite his warning, lead poisoning may have contributed to the downfall of the Roman Empire through the use of lead in wine, bowls, cups, and cosmetics.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
For healthy adults, total fluid intake is about 15 cups for men and 11 cups for women.
—Rebecca Valdez, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
In a small bowl stir together remaining 11/2 cups sugar and the cinnamon.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
With its flexible solvers, Newton allows developers to simulate complex, real-world tasks ranging from walking on snow and gravel to manipulating fragile objects like cups and fruit.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Large and small coffee chains nationwide are celebrating National Coffee Day on Mondaywith free cups of joe and other deals.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Forte_Forte staged a fancy presentation recreating a Parisian boudoir, replete with towers of Champagne cups and highly photogenic sweet treats.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Starbucks revamped in-store condiment offerings, instructed store workers to write personal messages on cups again and aims to have drinks prepared in under four minutes.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cups
Noun
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Its watercolor design has five coffee mugs with signs from popular destinations, along with fall accents, including leaves and pumpkins.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Click here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photos on mugs, buttons, greeting cards and more.—
Laura A. Oda,
Mercury News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Cups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cups. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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