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
One study found that a few cups can lead to better health outcomes.
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Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The catalog and in-store shopping experiences were so memorable that fans still congregate, online and in person, to tell stories of clocks and cups and catalog wishes.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Set out plastic cups to capture water and fix the coverage where there are irrigation gaps.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Visit the Green Oceanside water trailer for refreshments in reusable cups.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Each party supply kit comes with a Happy Birthday banner, as well as cups, plates, and napkins in ALDI’s signature colors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
In fact, over the last nine cups, hotel room prices rose 72% on average.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Rx bars were fanned out on a silver platter, Lean Body shakes dotted the table, cups of Chobani were arranged in a pyramid.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1 3/4 cups, 25 to 30 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The catalog and in-store shopping experiences were so memorable that fans still congregate, online and in person, to tell stories of clocks and cups and catalog wishes.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Set out plastic cups to capture water and fix the coverage where there are irrigation gaps.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Visit the Green Oceanside water trailer for refreshments in reusable cups.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Each party supply kit comes with a Happy Birthday banner, as well as cups, plates, and napkins in ALDI’s signature colors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
In fact, over the last nine cups, hotel room prices rose 72% on average.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Rx bars were fanned out on a silver platter, Lean Body shakes dotted the table, cups of Chobani were arranged in a pyramid.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1 3/4 cups, 25 to 30 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cups
Noun
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Handwritten notes on cups, ceramic mugs, comfortable seating—human details—had proven more valuable to customers than efficiency.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Some helpful home tips include using lemons to neutralize odor from kitty litter boxes and cutting boards, freshen fridges, remove stains from clothing and coffee mugs, and polish stainless pots and pans to a dazzling sparkle.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Cups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cups. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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