Thesaurus results for LIPPED

lipped

verb

Definition of lipped

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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Recent Examples of lipped Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole. — CBS News, 21 June 2026

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Nearby, a 9-year-old washed his face discreetly in the bushes with a bottle of water, a bright orange backpack slung over his shoulder.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026
Undamaged tomatoes can often be washed, their stems removed, and frozen solid, then thawed and used in salsas, stews, or marinara later on.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of washed

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The ensuing investigation and court case were splashed across the cover of every newspaper.

— Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Capturing the first major event of the internet age, these visuals were splashed across television and computer screens at work, home and even in schools.

— Chelsea Stahl, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of splashed

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The Armoury by Ring Jacket Cotton Sport Chinos The Armoury tapped Japan’s Ring Jacket to make its Sport Chinos, which bridge the casual-formal divide with a button fly, lapped side seams, a higher rise and a tapered leg.

— Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026
Following the game, coach Jose Mourinho’s sharp comments on the refereeing decisions got lapped up on social media this week, and all eyes will now be on how Madrid bounce back against Inter.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of lapped

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Samyukta Lakshmi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stocks tied to the AI boom slumped on Monday, but cybersecurity companies rallied, as concerns about a slowdown in artificial intelligence development rippled across Wall Street.

— Samantha Subin,Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
The shock and pain rippled outward, to sons and daughters who lost mothers and fathers, to parents who lost children, to sisters and brothers, to friends.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

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