as in double
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
part of the ritual of the awards ceremony is the nominee's lip praise for the performances of his or her competitors
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Recent Examples of lip
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
In the first photo, Swift and Kelce coordinated in white outfits, paired with the singer's signature red lip.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 25 July 2025
Ana Escalante, Glamour, 6 Nov. 2023
The pop of color offers a shimmer-free (rare!) means of warming up a wedding look and works equally well at lip level.
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—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2023
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
The Dodgers already have used 22 pitchers with the calendar lipping into May.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
In it, deaf canteen employee Alison Brooks (Rose Ayling-Ellis) lands an under-the-table gig as a covert lip reader for the police and finagles her way into the apex of an upcoming heist operation.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
In the first photo, Swift and Kelce coordinated in white outfits, paired with the singer's signature red lip.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 25 July 2025
Verb
What are lip flip side effects and risks? Unlike with traditional lip fillers, lip flip treatments have minimal side effects and no major downtime.
—Ana Escalante, Glamour, 6 Nov. 2023
The pop of color offers a shimmer-free (rare!) means of warming up a wedding look and works equally well at lip level.
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—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2023
Noun
His Callaway lipped out in brutal fashion, which left him in disbelief, forcing him to settle for a par.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
The Dodgers already have used 22 pitchers with the calendar lipping into May.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lip
Adjective
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Now, the company is back with a $490 double promotion that gives away a free Galaxy Watch while discounting the phone.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Florence Pugh won for her work in Thunderbolts* while Michael B. Jordan won for his double role in Sinners.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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First wash your hands, then follow these guidelines.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the clip, which Lizzo posted on TikTok, the rapper is seen washing a Porsche while wearing a denim top.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The discussions have helped stabilize relations between the world’s two largest economies, although many frictions remain, including over the U.S.’ curbs on exporting advanced AI chips to its main competitor.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Aug. 2025
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On the one hand, a smaller workforce – which includes people working and looking for jobs – curbs hiring since employers attract fewer job candidates.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In some cases, scam victims have reached out to fraudsters on fake websites, which look legitimate, in hopes of recovering their funds.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Trump still puts himself on fake magazine covers for validation, but some version of his celebrity and influence — and the attendant and unnerving public scrutiny — is now available to anyone who wants it.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The launch raised concerns among countries in the South Pacific, as the dummy warhead splashed down within the region's nuclear-free zone, according to a Newsweek map.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the first song, JJ wears goggles and pretends to be a fast fish, splashing around the tub.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Slytherin doughnut: Original glazed doughnut topped with chocolate and green buttercream, chocolate sugar cookies and the Slytherin crest.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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The river is set to crest around 16.6 feet, which would exceed the record crest set just last August.—
Jade Walker 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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At Dock’s Oyster House in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Pommes Soufflé is an elevated version of a french fry, that is crispy on the outside and completely hollow on the inside.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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For the lighter portions to have as little weight as possible, even the carbon-fiber frames had to be hollow.—
Elise Cutts,
Wired News,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On approach, the gull-wing doors open, soft white light bathes the interior, an animation on the steering wheel mimics shifting desert sand, V-series logos light up on interior door caps.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The countdown features a floating door bathed in an orange spotlight, surrounded by four glittery squares, each with a padlock at the center.—
Hannah Parry
Anna Commander
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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