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as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the creek lapped along through the ravine before collecting in the pond
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as in to overlap
to lie over parts of one another
the armadillo's plates lap tightly so as to form a protective shield
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
this recording of the symphony is sure to lap listeners in stereophonic bliss
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Recent Examples of lap
Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
Passengers are held in place by a lap bar, and then the ride goes up the first stretch of track fully vertically, with riders lying on their backs.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Still others are urban commuters, and then there are the enduro and downhill mountain bikers looking for a faster way to lap big terrain.
—Stephanie Pearson, Wired News, 19 July 2025
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Noun
Community amenities will include a pool and pool deck with in-water tanning ledges and lap lanes, private cabanas, an outdoor covered patio area, a pet park and spa, a fire pit and outdoor grills, a fitness center and valet trash service.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2025
Passengers are held in place by a lap bar, and then the ride goes up the first stretch of track fully vertically, with riders lying on their backs.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
Gracie Abrams The clip shows her husband lying on a beach chair, seemingly undisturbed, while the ocean waves lap around his shoulders.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Still others are urban commuters, and then there are the enduro and downhill mountain bikers looking for a faster way to lap big terrain.
—Stephanie Pearson, Wired News, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lap
leg
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Speaking at the White House on Aug. 22, the president boasted about the appearance of his lower legs.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson suffered a leg injury at home, forcing him to cancel a recent Grand Ole Opry performance.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Lap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lap. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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