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noun

plural of lip
as in crests

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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
The perfect companion to soft, supple lips and a handbag essential, this lip butter melts into the lips for an instant dose of hydration, thanks to Sol de Janeiro’s signature blend of cupuacu butter, acai oil and coconut oil. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lips
  1. crests
  2. washes
  3. curbs
  4. bathes
  5. skirts
  6. splashes
  7. rims
  8. edges
Noun
  • The crests reached from shore to shore in a steady, driving rhythm.
    — Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s laudatory comments come as bipartisan angst over the technology crests, alarming AI incidents proliferate, and global governments call for policy cooperation.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of crests
Verb
  • On the traditional-spa side, a JetPeel facial using Augustinus Bader products essentially pressure-washes my skin with nutrient-rich serums.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Continue reading … CREATOR'S REMORSE — TV legend Oprah washes her hands of any association with Dr Phil or Dr Oz.
    — , FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of washes
Noun
  • The curbs include freezing any assets the officials might have in China; denial of visas and entry into China; prohibiting any Chinese individuals and organizations from cooperating with them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Infrastructure funding would be used to maintain pavement, curbs, gutters, alleys, bridges and culverts throughout the city.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of curbs
Verb
  • The cinematography captures the lush expanse of the desert and bathes the characters in dark blues while never leaving the frame murky, and the use of steadicam and exaggerated zoom-ins plants the film’s feet more firmly in its ’80s inspirations.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Its southern exposure means sun bathes the area on a clear day while the view from the kitchen sink window takes in the beautiful landscaping at the rear of the home.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of bathes
Noun
  • Ortega has kept other platform Louboutin designs on rotation, like the Christian Louboutin Cassia Satin Pumps, the Rosalie Alta Sandals and the Nenecheritza MM Sandals to pair with her long skirts, dresses or wide-legged trousers.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Skirts reigned supreme, with buyers expecting to see an abundance of Prada midi and Dries Van Noten poster print skirts on the racks — and the sidewalks — come next summer.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of skirts
Verb
  • In this photograph snapped by astronomer José Rodrigues, the Milky Way splashes across the night sky above two telescopes at ESO's La Silla Observatory.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Across the street, the Llano River splashes its way over limestone formations and into reed thickets.
    — Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Definition of splashes
Noun
  • Sunlight strikes the lunar landscape along the terminator — the boundary between lunar day and night — throwing mountains and crater rims into strong relief.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond the inside of tubes and pipes, chalky, crusty alkaline deposits often form around the base of faucets, the outer rims of refrigerator water dispensers, and on the bottom of tea kettles.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of rims
Noun
  • Eggs are suggested as an easy entry point, using about a teaspoon instead of butter or oil to cook one egg for crisp edges and a richer flavor.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • More snaps mean more sack opportunities — but also more responsibility, not just as a pass rusher but also in defending the run and ensuring that edges are sealed and pockets are contained.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of edges

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“Lips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lips. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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