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
That’ll be a lot for chiliheads to sample, but a portion of the proceeds from each tasting kit purchased ($15 for eight sample cups) always supports a local cause.
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Fold in 6 cups of the crisped rice cereal.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Add 2 1/4 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 teaspoons of salt and stir to combine.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Water If you have been diagnosed with a kidney stone, aim to drink 12 to 16 cups of water daily.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Cover with 4 cups of the chicken broth and cook at a gentle simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Honey Syrup 2 cups honey 1 cup water Combine in saucepan.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
According to Garro, Prada thrived under her care, enjoying her favorite foods—ravioli with the tomato sauce washed off and pup cups from coffee shops—and loved being carried everywhere.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The food processor can hold up to eight cups of food or two pounds of dough in just 30 seconds.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Fold in 6 cups of the crisped rice cereal.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Add 2 1/4 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 teaspoons of salt and stir to combine.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Water If you have been diagnosed with a kidney stone, aim to drink 12 to 16 cups of water daily.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Cover with 4 cups of the chicken broth and cook at a gentle simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Honey Syrup 2 cups honey 1 cup water Combine in saucepan.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
According to Garro, Prada thrived under her care, enjoying her favorite foods—ravioli with the tomato sauce washed off and pup cups from coffee shops—and loved being carried everywhere.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The food processor can hold up to eight cups of food or two pounds of dough in just 30 seconds.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cups
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The Le Creuset sale includes cast iron grills, Dutch ovens for all your soup, stew, and chili needs, coffee mugs, and stoneware baking dishes.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Most travelers imagine fall as pumpkin patches, golden leaves, and sweet mugs of apple cider.—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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Two decades later, those goblets remain a hallmark of my Thanksgiving dinner—along with an eclectic mix of guests.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Cups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cups. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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