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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Recent Examples of lips
Noun
To keep your lips smooth and hydrated year-round, apply this lip balm, which is formulated with beeswax and shea butter. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Dry, chapped lips aren’t just an issue in the winter, so this leave-on lip mask is a nourishing treatment that keeps your lips soft and supple year-round. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 Line, define, and shape your lips with the creamy and blendable lip liners. ABC News, 16 June 2026 Keep your lips healthy and hydrated with this super-hydrating leave-on lip mask. Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026 Kylie was dramatically overlining her lips and eventually admitted to getting temporary lip fillers, but that did nothing to stop her fans from clamoring to get any tips on how to make their lips look exactly like hers. Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026 Her lips were lined with a dark greige liner, but instead of a pale pink, prismatic pastel, or shimmery beige lip color, Smith opted for a color-changing gold that flashed with metallic champagne tones in one light and warm, fiery orange in others, depending on the angle and the light. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026 Packing lips, for the uninitiated, refers to dipping tobacco, packing a pinch into one’s lower lip. Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026 And, despite red lips having a transseasonal moment—McGrath just launched her red lip-heavy Louis Vuitton La Beauté collection—and black lipstick trending last spring-summer, Jennings predicts lips will be much less prominent this time around. Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lips
Noun
  • The historic resort town of Zakopane anchors the Polish side, while Slovakia’s High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep among rocky crests.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
  • On the Slovakian side, the High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep grazing among rocky crests.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The vacuum and mop combo is a hands-free robot that auto-empties dirt into a 3-liter bag, self-washes the mop rollers, and auto-refills the water chamber for the next cleaning session.
    Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
  • In the video, backed by champagne synths and hopscotching snares, a tuxedoed Jaeychino strolls the beach in Margiela sneakers, his jacket flapping in the wind as seafoam washes ashore.
    Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Monday that Japan would take necessary countermeasures after thoroughly assessing the curbs and their impact.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • Wolfson and her friends would try the stunts at home, stealing shopping carts to push each other into curbs.
    Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Inside, indirect light bathes the alder-wood paneling in warmth and tranquility.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
  • This mode activates extra horsepower, up to 94 bhp (70 kW), adds fake exhaust noise and bathes the interior in purple light.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Think airy linen pants in place of weighty denim, playful balloon silhouettes instead of bubble skirts, and the surprising return of capris.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 June 2026
  • That’s a lot of skirts for CFDA’s Menswear Designer of the Year 2023 and 2024.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Zero Mostel, as Max Bialystock, then splashes a glass of water at Bloom to snap him out of it.
    Adrienne LaFrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Arthur also pulled together five quieter, more sensory-friendly options in the Charlotte area — including Birkdale Village’s annual midday block party and bike parade, where the Huntersville Fire Department traditionally splashes the crowd before the festivities.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • The box contains 790 pieces, including wheel rims for creating cars and a green baseplate for stationary creations.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 25 June 2026
  • Investigators also shared photos of three unidentified men who are believed to be at the club at the time of the shooting, as well as the vehicle they are believed to have been driving, described as a beige Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban with black rims and aftermarket exhaust.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Lingering Southwest wildfire conditions Elsewhere, thunderstorms expected to track along the heat dome’s edges from the Rockies to the northern Plains, with others forming along the Gulf Coast, could bring temporary afternoon relief, AccuWeather said.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026

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“Lips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lips. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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