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lip

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verb

as in to wash
to flow along or against the waves, reflecting the red glow of the sunset, gently lipped the prow

Synonyms & Similar Words

lip

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noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lip
Adjective
The mouthguard between his lips hung on for dear life. Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025 With her fashion making a statement, Swift kept her glam pared down but not without her signature red lip. Kelce, 35, kept his attire cool and casual, opting for a knitted short-sleeve shirt and matching shorts, as well as white sneakers. Michelle Lee, People.com, 25 June 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. 35. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2023
Noun
The Dodgers already have used 22 pitchers with the calendar lipping into May. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025 He was faced with a 3-foot, 1-inch putt for par and missed it when the ball lipped out and went two feet to the right. William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lip
Adjective
  • The soundtrack that accompanied her film A Star Is Born, which is credited to the singer-songwriter as well as Bradley Cooper, was certified double platinum back in 2019.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The unfortunate frame began with a Davis Schneider double, which knocked Carlos Rodón out of the game.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Each garment piece is dyed and washed with a tie-dye effect before being assembled, creating a one-of-a-kind look when combined with other pieces.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
  • Scrub the container: When you’re done soaking the container, wash it with dish soap and warm water.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • From the curb, this home makes a statement: all white, sleek lines, towering palms and a footprint that spans two lots.
    Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • And, at the City Council’s request, the staff is looking at downtown areas where red curbs can be removed safely to provide additional parking, Frank said.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Avoiding secondary scams Marilyn’s story also highlights a second danger of fake support numbers and remote access scams.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
  • Already, misinformation campaigns and fake news challenge our ability to discern truth.
    Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • The pair finally splashed down off the Florida coast with three other astronauts Tuesday.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • The Dolphins and Steelers’ midday Monday trade splashed across the front of the ESPN website with one of those red-banner ‘breaking news’ alerts.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The full crest designed by Boise’s Against creative agency adds several more Idaho elements.
    Michael Lycklama, Idaho Statesman, 28 June 2025
  • The Silencio sequence marks a reality-shattering crescendo to Lynch’s film — and an emotional crest, with leads Naomi Watts and Laura Harring both bursting into tears while viewing Del Rio’s performance in the cavernous club.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Equally hollow are the claims that his proposal is low risk.
    Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
  • Most of the other obvious yuks are flashy and hollow: Of course M3GAN will dance.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • It is contracted through contact with infected water in which women work (such as rice fields), bathe and do laundry.
    Diane Cole, NPR, 21 June 2025
  • Same goes for the title track, a warm reflection on a teenage car accident where his references (touches of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Seger, but bathed in synths) are most convincing.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025

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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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