lips 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

lips

2 of 2

noun

plural of lip

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lips
Verb
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
Verb
  • Its Ozmo roller mop washes itself with hot water and dries with heated air.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Unlike on Earth, however, where rain washes dust from the air, Martian dust can linger for months.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • These dinosaurs had elaborate head crests connected to their nasal passages, which scientists believe worked as natural resonance chambers.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Each composition bathes Cherry and Hero in lush hues that mirror their growing intimacy.
    Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Reed landed multiple Tsunami splashes on Reigns, who was stretchered out of the arena.
    Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Coppola splashes the screen with kaleidoscopic clips and a collage-like energy to show off their genius.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On Thursday, Beijing unveiled new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, as well as new restrictions on the export of some lithium battery and related production equipment.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • In some ways, the NHL’s cap model is even more restrictive than the curbs in other leagues.
    Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There’s no better time to invest—so spring for that perfect pair of Chelsea boots, trendy leather knee-highs (an easy addition to seasonal dresses and skirts), or suede kitten-heeled booties.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The mock neck is tasteful and the oversized fit begs to be paired with long skirts or tucked into your favorite mom jeans.
    Nusrat Sultana, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The resulting sandstone cliffs, canyon rims, wooded highlands, tumbling cascades, and swimming holes are a nature enthusiast’s playground.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • With their elegant curved rims and gorgeous earthy tones, these pieces would look stunning on a fall tablescape.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Audi — never one to truly push hard into the proper luxury coupe market, but always working around its edges — has bowed out of the two-door market entirely.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Lips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lips. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on lips

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!