lip 1 of 3

noun

Definition of lipnext
as in curb

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lip

2 of 3

adjective

as in double
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express part of the ritual of the awards ceremony is the nominee's lip praise for the performances of his or her competitors

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lip

3 of 3

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
Her platinum blonde hair was piled high atop her head, while her makeup consisted of blue eyeshadow and a pale pink lip. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Fabares lip-synched her hit on American Bandstand during a June 19, 1962 appearance. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026
Adjective
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tatianna points to cinnamon as a conductor of heat—one commonly used in lip plumper products to achieve a sultry pout. — Essence, 23 Nov. 2025 For lip color, reach for the Merit Beauty Signature lipsticks. — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole. — CBS News, 21 June 2026 The putt, either pushed or struck too firmly, lipped out of the hole, resulting in a spectacular round-the-world three-putt bogey. — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lip
  1. curb
  2. double
  3. wash
  4. crest
  5. fake
  6. splash
  7. rim
  8. hollow
Noun
  • Nick, meanwhile, got a kick out of the debate that erupted over whether something sitting by the curb should reasonably be considered free.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • On July 7, the two were enjoying lunch outside Los Cinco Puntos Mexican Deli in Boyle Heights when a car jumped the curb and slammed into the outdoor dining area.
    — Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of curb
Adjective
  • In its breathless finale, Curry races through the mansion reconstructing every murder, flinging himself through doors and corridors while maintaining the verbal precision of a stage actor performing at double speed.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The optional 18-way sport seats fitted to this test car are another reminder that the GT3 is meant to live a double life of sorts.
    — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of double
Verb
  • People pointed to enormous rocks that had been washed downriver during the earlier floods, as others standing on a suspension bridge over the water were warned off with whistles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Some pointed to enormous rocks washed downriver during the earlier floods, while others standing on a suspension bridge were warned off with whistles.
    — Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wash
Noun
  • In Stellenbosch, go for the wine tasting experience at Delaire Graff, a prestigious Relais & Chateaux property on the crest of the Helshoogte Mountain Pass.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • These dark brown lizards have a distinctive crest and a yellow running stripe.
    — Alex Harris August 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of crest
Adjective
  • When the Followers began, healthcare on the Western frontier was primitive, unsanitary and riddled with con artists peddling fake cures.
    — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • One is the behavior Mythos engaged in, which included spinning up fake GitHub accounts, and, in at least one case, impersonating a real software developer, to try to convince Demir to drop his objections to the dangerous code.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of fake
Verb
  • Quinta de la Rosa Extra Dry White Port Perfumed with a note of pear, this offering is a great lower-alcohol substitute for gin or vodka in most cocktails but equally quaffable when splashed with tonic or seltzer.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • If the lid isn’t perfectly sealed, liquids could splash onto a hot stove.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of splash
Noun
  • Pour slowly over tomatoes and cheese, stopping below crust rim.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Harrison compared it to standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon and looking down.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of rim
Adjective
  • Place a piece of aluminum foil over each loaf and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These assistive devices were functionally capable but emotionally hollow.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hollow

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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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