lips 1 of 2

plural of lip

lips

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lip
as in washes
to flow along or against the waves, reflecting the red glow of the sunset, gently lipped the prow

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Noun
  • Artisans dismantled it, salvaging wood from the old structure to panel the ceilings of the new one.
    Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Ripping all the walls out, ripping all the ceilings out and going through that process.
    Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Not only do these gins demonstrate outstanding quality, but many are pushing the boundaries of gin in new and unexpected ways, often by using local botanicals that add a new aroma and flavor dimension to gin while retaining its character.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Parents must set boundaries, manage screen time, and prioritize family well-being over clicks and likes.
    Andrae Bailey, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Lips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lips. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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