lipped

Definition of lippednext
past tense of lip
as in washed
to flow along or against the waves, reflecting the red glow of the sunset, gently lipped the prow

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Verb
  • However, the wearer of these Saman Amel shorts should have greater leeway, thanks to their longer length, straight-leg silhouette, and fluid washed silk fabric.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
  • Meanwhile, her subtle smoky eye, washed liner and clumpy lashes embellished the moody undertones of her fashion, while her naked nails and rosy lips added a minimal twist.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • On the same floor, a neon bed is bathed in red light.
    Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
  • For a few fleeting minutes and seconds, the sun will be completely blocked, revealing its delicate outer atmosphere — the corona — as the landscape is bathed in an eerie twilight.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • The rocket booster splashed down off the coast of Texas seven minutes after launch.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • As the family’s trip drew to a close on Thursday evening, Jones and a friend, who had joined them, splashed into the water.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • The rising water lapped at the wheels of the plane.
    Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
  • Luna, the family’s Labradoodle, waddled in and lapped water from the bowl.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • Within hours of the shooting that rippled across Southern California’s Muslim community, Abdullah’s picture had been circulated and reposted thousands of times.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
  • The impact of the large employer and community beacon rippled as the city faced a period of economic struggle.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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“Lipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lipped. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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