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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
  • There is one possibility that only wave crests will meet at this point, and the resulting wave will be four times bigger than the individual ones (constructive interference).
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The crests reached from shore to shore in a steady, driving rhythm.
    — Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of crests
Verb
  • Her absence turned silence is a form of communication, one that symbolically washes her hands of culpability.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of washes
Noun
  • Rural roads lack curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and small farms with livestock are allowed and encouraged.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Nobody else was pushing to the limit, but Antonelli was braking late, hitting the curbs.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 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
  • For spring 2027, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons made a statement, showing 63 skirts for their latest Prada runway, with the look set to become a wardrobe staple.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The initial configuration already included the trailer side skirts and wheel covers.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 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
  • At all four corners, there are new rims, including a 23-inch multi-spoke version, as well as a distinctive five-spoke 23-inch monoblock option.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The 7-foot-2 Kessler was an immediate force around both rims for the Lakers, who traded a bounty of draft capital to Utah to fill Doncic's desire for a top center.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of rims
Noun
  • Now join all six triangles (representing all possible ballots) along their matching edges.
    — Alex Stone, Quanta Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than being stitched together, costumes are often heat bonded, with the plastic melted at the edges to join pieces.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of edges

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“Lips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lips. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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