Thesaurus results for LIPPING

lipping

verb

Definition of lipping

present participle of lip

as in washing

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

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Computer modeling of the results suggests half of the plastic bottles washing into the Great Lakes and oceans every year come from at least 10 miles and up to 120 miles away, the scientists reported.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
From washing dishes at a Denny's to running the most valuable company in the world.

— Kif Leswing,Annie Palmer,Kevin Breuninger,Samantha Subin,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of washing

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One afternoon, while bathing her father, Thomas found bruising on his body.

— Raginee Sudhir Chaurey, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
In November, Feygin plans to host an event at the Wende Museum in Culver City, inviting other writers to share essays and poetry about their connections to bathing culture.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of bathing

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Tribune archival photos show shirtless men splashing around at the North Avenue Beach.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Keep appliances and their cords away from sinks and splashing water, and never handle plugs or electrical devices with wet hands.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of splashing

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The Ritz-Carlton also boasts the island’s only hammam, as well as a spacious relaxation deck to amplify the sense of elemental escape, with waves lapping away just beneath your feet.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
The stretch of track along the San Clemente shoreline has long offered picturesque views of sandy beaches and lapping ocean waves for passengers traveling between Los Angeles and San Diego.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

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