cups

noun

plural of cup
as in mugs
a round vessel equipped with a handle and designed for drinking a large cup that can hold almost a pint of hot chocolate

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Recent Examples of cups In medium bowl, whisk flour, 1 1/2 cups graham crumbs, baking powder and salt. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Social media users have spent the last month meticulously gluing rhinestones to everyday objects, including coffee cups, skincare, phone cases, and even puppies. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 Mix yeast, 2 cups flour and salt in large mixing bowl and pour in hot water (not boiling), mixing well. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Combine 3 heads of garlic, cloves separated and peeled, and 1½ cups grapeseed oil in a small ovenproof saucepan (add more oil if cloves aren’t submerged). — Jeremy Fox, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 In order to tackle deeper grease build-up, prepare a vinegar soak for the range hood’s filter by mixing hot water with one to two cups of white vinegar. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026 Research has shown that drinking less than 500ml of water—about 2 cups—per day increases the risk of albuminuria. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026 Chelsea did, however, win both domestic cups, beating London rivals Arsenal in the League Cup final and United in the first FA Cup final at the rebuilt Wembley. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Getty Now craft beer is brewed on the island, and casual Chora bars pour proper cocktails into paper cups and send revelers off into the night. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cups
  1. mugs
  2. goblets
Noun
  • Jordan Elmore, owner of Smalls on Main, suggests looking for vintage mugs.
    — Abbie Harrison, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026
  • New Bistro Tile Additions Featuring plates, mugs, baking supplies, and even pet bowls, the Bistro Tile Collection has been a staple at Anthropologie for years.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of mugs
Noun
  • Fort Worth’s streets were lined with restaurants serving brisket, ribs, sausage and cold beer in frosted goblets.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026
  • So far, large quantities of undamaged Chinese porcelain have been identified, together with parts of chandeliers, goblets, bottles and barrels of grain.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of goblets

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“Cups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cups. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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