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
Millions of professionals power through their workday with copious cups of coffee—but most aren’t dropping by the office Nespresso machine more often than Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Always look for silver items, including cups, plates, and vases.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Whisk 2 large eggs, 1¼ cups buttermilk, and 3 Tbsp.
—Ken Haedrich, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Feb. 2026
Top with the remaining 1 ½ cups of cheese.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Just like cups of coffee, green coffee bean supplements can be decaffeinated.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Four Valentine's Day drinkware items are also for sale in time for the holiday, including two cold cups, a stainless steel tumbler and a ceramic mug.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
For biscuits, in a large bowl whisk together remaining 2½ cups flour, the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and remaining ¾ tsp.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
The pair shared warm cups of oatmeal in the car, staying warm and having a laugh together about the wild turn the weather had taken.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Always look for silver items, including cups, plates, and vases.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Whisk 2 large eggs, 1¼ cups buttermilk, and 3 Tbsp.
—Ken Haedrich, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Feb. 2026
Top with the remaining 1 ½ cups of cheese.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Just like cups of coffee, green coffee bean supplements can be decaffeinated.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Four Valentine's Day drinkware items are also for sale in time for the holiday, including two cold cups, a stainless steel tumbler and a ceramic mug.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
For biscuits, in a large bowl whisk together remaining 2½ cups flour, the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and remaining ¾ tsp.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
The pair shared warm cups of oatmeal in the car, staying warm and having a laugh together about the wild turn the weather had taken.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cups
Noun
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All of the tumblers, mugs and cold cups reflect the 1971 theme of Starbucks' founding (available while supplies last).—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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All of the tumblers, mugs and cold cups reflect the 1971 theme of Starbucks' founding (available while supplies last).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Keep an eye out for red water goblets for storing candy in.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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Save on vintage-looking wine glasses that look like the show’s go-to goblets and a regal area rug.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Cups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cups. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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