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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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Recent Examples of lip
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Murdaugh was grimacing and biting his lower lip during the exchange.
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Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Aug. 2025
Despite a strong third shot, Lipsky's par putt lipped out and dropped him into a tie for third.
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Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Noun
Nicotine pouches — which users tuck between their lip and gum — can contain as much as 6 milligrams of nicotine.
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Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Murdaugh was grimacing and biting his lower lip during the exchange.
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Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Verb
The creamy formula glides on effortlessly, giving cheeks and lips a healthy, radiant glow without drying or caking.
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Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Aug. 2025
Despite a strong third shot, Lipsky's par putt lipped out and dropped him into a tie for third.
—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lip
Noun
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As homeowners continue to invest in outdoor spaces that feel more personal and intentional, some cities are emerging as clear curb-appeal leaders.
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Experts point to the success of interventions like curb extensions, high-visibility crosswalks, protected bike lanes and lowering the citywide speed limit.
Adjective
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Taylor Walls recorded three hits while Chandler Simpson added a double and a single.
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Resting options include double bunk beds in back and queen bed with bamboo mattress up front.
Verb
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
Noun
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From the peaks of the Sahyadri mountains, crests of the Western Ghats which loom dramatically above us, the Vavali stream flows down to the lake-like Pawna reservoir.
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Behind the judge’s chair hung a massive crest of an eagle with wings spread, its fierce beak turned stage right.
Adjective
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First was a Drug Enforcement Administration badge and ID with Horsch’s photo on it, but the ID was fake, and Horsch has never worked for the DEA, according to court documents.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
Verb
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As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions.
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White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
Noun
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Conwell played off the ball a lot but showed a nifty handle when given the chance, delivering a terrific pass in transition for a Jahmir Young score and swerving past a defender on a neat move to the basket before missing a shot at the rim.
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The coin, which British officials presented during the recent state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States, features every British monarch and American president since 1776 on its rim.
Adjective
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The intuitive hollow center cylinder is raised high enough to prevent pots and dishes from blocking the drain.
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Under its short brownish hairs are hollow spines that connect to toxin glands.
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“Lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lip. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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