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
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
Heidi, 52, wore her wispy bangs parted down the middle, drawing attention to her eyes, lined with dark eyeliner, her rosy cheeks, and bright pink lip color.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
While lip reading is commonly used as a way for those with hearing disabilities to understand speech and conversations, it’s also called upon for legal matters and police investigations.
—Emily Holgate, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 June 2025
Her southern drawl and uniquely humorous line delivery earned her virality amid a legion of new fans online, who often shared videos lip synching or imitating her notable lines from the show's third season.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 3 June 2025
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Adjective
Related Articles Gabby Windey Gabby Windey put her own spin on the gothic beauty trend with an even base, pink-chestnut lip liner, and a light smoky eye.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
Heidi, 52, wore her wispy bangs parted down the middle, drawing attention to her eyes, lined with dark eyeliner, her rosy cheeks, and bright pink lip color.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Also, lip skin is thinner, making blood vessels more apparent.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
While lip reading is commonly used as a way for those with hearing disabilities to understand speech and conversations, it’s also called upon for legal matters and police investigations.
—Emily Holgate, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024
Noun
As the hardcourt legend enthusiastically lip synchs to the tune, Travis and Jason bop along and smile, with Travis matching Shaq’s hand gestures.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 June 2025
Her southern drawl and uniquely humorous line delivery earned her virality amid a legion of new fans online, who often shared videos lip synching or imitating her notable lines from the show's third season.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lip
Adjective
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With Ella Toone or Park in the No 10 role, the former Bayern Munich player will add balance in a double pivot alongside Hinata Miyazawa allowing United more control in midfield.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Royals’ defense erased a potential rally in the fourth inning after Cameron surrendered a double to Rengifo and walked first baseman Oswald Peraza.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dry Dill To dry dill, wash and dry it thoroughly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The base can even wash the mops with water heated to 212 degrees Fahrenheit to remove grease.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Multi-touchpoint facial recognition, deployed from self-bag drop to boarding gates, enables curb-to-gate travel in just 12 minutes.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Critics have alleged other forms of curbs on speech and thought in Britain.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Federal Trade Commission issued an alert earlier in 2025 to encourage parents to talk to their children about the risks associated with responding to a fake text.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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To make Reen feel comfortable and truly welcomed, Long’s entire extended family wore fake tattoo sleeves to the reunion.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There is also a desire for infamy and to have their names and faces splashed across the internet and newspapers for a spurt of violence.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Capture the trails of speed, splashing water, and leaping moments.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Diamond Pattern The diamond pattern has been present in Japanese art since the ancient times, and is also the motif of the Okura family crest.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The centuries-old existing state seal has drawn controversy for portraying an indigenous person on a shield, with a crest above containing an arm holding a shield.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As the fiber is stretched down to about 100 micrometers in diameter, the hollow spaces are pressurized to preserve the structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Even after 30 pretty enjoyable hours with the game, Mario Kart World feels pretty hollow to me.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There’s a variety of bathing experiences available on-site, including a cascading waterfall.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some of those, err, parts are on display in the finished film, including in one scene where Tatum gets caught bathing in the toy store by a manager (Peter Dinklage) and then runs away fully nude.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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