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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Verb
  • Colored towels and microfiber towels should be washed in warm water.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Both washed the food down with drinks fortified by electrolytes.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, colorful veggies, and crunchy croutons are bathed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing with just the right amount of richness from mayonnaise.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
  • In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Images of Tilly on her social media handles were splashed across major news outlets all over the world.
    Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The hot water splashed on the inside of my left forearm and onto my chest.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Throughout our test week, the crew lapped pristine groomers and fun, empty terrain parks, too.
    Drew Zieff, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Small, viscous waves lapped against the shore, the swell leaving behind a brown shelf of decaying organic matter.
    David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And interest and higher visibility has also rippled into the secondary market.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Anticipation rippled across the stands as fans wondered how Urban's voice would sound.
    Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Lipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lipped. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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