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lip

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adjective

lip

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verb

as in to wash
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 lip
Noun
The days of pinky brown nudes are officially over, because moody cool-toned grey lips are here to stay. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025 Much like her beauty on screen—her big barrel curls and purple lip in Barbie, for one—Rae’s red carpet and front row looks are just as confident as in her performances. Shalwah Evans, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The pop of color offers a shimmer-free (rare!) means of warming up a wedding look and works equally well at lip level. 35. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2023 From hydrating serums to the latest in lip colors, these are the fall beauty essentials that deserve a spot in your cart. Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023
Verb
Some of that speech might be considered frivolous — such as cat videos, trendy dances, or people lip syncing to popular songs. Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 10 June 2024 Newsom was tight lipped on the details on Friday but said a deal is near. Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lip 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lip
Noun
  • Along Highview Avenue, the fire burned down to the curbs, charring numbers that identified which house had once stood where.
    Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Upon arrival, patrons are led to an Escalade IQ parked on the curb in front of the restaurant.
    Brendan Le, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The Russian striker produced a stunning knockout in his last outing, finishing Armen Petrosyan with a double spinning-backfist to claim a highlight-reel KO.
    Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
  • After double cleansing, the SokoGlam founder uses the Real Barrier Intense Moisture Toner, which has seven different types of hyaluronic acid wrapped up in one milky formula.
    Annie Blay, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Dispose of the ammonia, wash the grates with hot soapy water, dry them well, and return them to the stovetop.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Gently wash your face with a mild, rosacea-friendly face cleanser twice daily.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Reaching a crest of popularity in the 1950s, her work adorned magazine covers and museum walls.
    Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests measuring waist circumference between the lowest rib and the top of the iliac crest (the curved part at the top of the hip).
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • But there’s a rule in Wales where you’re not allowed to even have fake cigarettes on a film set.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The fake list contains a few different hyper-obscure characters that seem potentially unlikely to arrive.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • By sunset, kids splash in the shallows while fishermen haul in their last catch of the day.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • In a separate concurrence, Justice Neil Gorsuch splashed cold water on the argument.
    Julia Shapero, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • To score, his only move is to basically physically overwhelm his opponent at the rim.
    William Guillory, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Just like last season, there isn’t one finishing issue for Reese at the rim — but her misses fell into one of two categories this weekend.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • While seemingly well-intentioned, this directive is a hollow threat to a player who goes on to a successful MLB career.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • What the Chiefs do would be hollow, even impossible, without the fans who animate and fund them and who made this the place to be 60-plus years ago — and in a whole new way now.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2025

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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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