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

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lips

2 of 2

noun

plural of lip

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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
  • Environmental groups support paying farmers to leave flood-prone land because floodwater that spreads across farm fields washes fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals into rivers, causing a range of down-river harms.
    Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The base then washes the mop with heated water that gradually increases in temperature from 104 to 167 degrees Fahrenheit to specifically target and remove different kinds of dirt and grime.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Some even show signs of fractured crests, hinting at long-term exposure to changing conditions.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Each composition bathes Cherry and Hero in lush hues that mirror their growing intimacy.
    Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Coppola splashes the screen with kaleidoscopic clips and a collage-like energy to show off their genius.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As the day came to a close, police vehicles continued to regulate traffic, and other police agency vehicles from the region lined curbs on the campus.
    Melissa Galbraith, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • They are not allowed to jump curbs and must park on the correct side of the street, according to Tiffany Shepherd, communications officer with the Department of Public Works.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Think angular jackets and harem pants, tapestry sweaters and day dresses with full skirts in a brown and navy palette.
    Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Universal Thread Rita Mule Flats These Rita Mule Flats add a polished touch to seasonal outfits, including skirts, jeans, and dresses.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The sparkling candy paint and big rims enticed me.
    Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Rounding things out are a set of 20-inch wheels, though 21- or 22-inch rims are available as part of the M Sport package.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Chase Joynt is a non-fiction filmmaker and writer who works at the edges of genre.
    Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Today, crews continued to make significant progress improving fire lines along the southern, eastern, and western edges of the fire.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Lips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lips. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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