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Definition of lipsnext
plural of lip

lips

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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
Jennifer Lawrence keeps her lips hydrated with an Isla Beauty lip balm during a day out in New York on April 13. Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 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
  • In Nunda, officials continue to call for more volunteers to distribute sandbags to help residents build floodwalls before the river crests.
    Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The highest crests of Shackleton’s rim offer the advantage of near-continuous sunlight, providing a lander or future Moon base a stable source of solar power right next to a crater floor in eternal shadow, where temperatures are cold enough to preserve ancient ice deposits.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • When a body washes ashore in the Long Island vacation town of Amity, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) tries to close the beaches only to be overruled by the mayor, Vaughn (Murray Hamilton), who fears the loss of tourist revenue.
    David Faris, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The nonprofit has stepped in after numerous disasters, and washes loads for veterans and families living in cars and hotels.
    Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Natural light bathes the empty third floor which could be an office space or residential units boasting sweeping views of Sacramento’s downtown, according to a request for proposals released by the city.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The midtown road was resurfaced with new sidewalks and curbs.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Many countries around the world have moved to restrict children’s use of many digital platforms on the heels of Australia’s landmark curbs on social media, though there is debate about whether gaming services should be included.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Trash Cans and Recycling Bins Even with a bag lining the inside of the can, residue always makes its way to the bottom or splashes up the sides.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Orion splashes down after historic journey NASA's Orion spacecraft with the Artemis II crew lands in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday, April 10, 2026.
    Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Join me in recreating Holmes’ easy, polished spring ‘fit with similar midi skirts on Amazon, starting at just $14.
    Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
  • So the lifecycle comes full circle — clips from hangers holding skirts on other hangers.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This might now be the best and most diverse assortment of rims in any racing game, and Gran Turismo 7 is no slouch.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Lighting conditions during the flyby are expected to cast long shadows across the surface, revealing geological features such as ridges and crater rims in greater detail.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Bring foil edges together to make a packet; crimp to seal tightly.
    Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
    Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Lips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lips. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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