as in to drink
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sip
Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
The result is easy to sip mid- or post-workout without feeling weighed down.
—Francesca Krempa, SELF, 7 Aug. 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
The creamy blackberry topper stayed with the drink all the way to the last sip.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
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Verb
Unplug, keep a journal, and celebrate little luxuries, like sipping champagne from crystal glasses on your final Zodiac boat ride.
—Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
The result is easy to sip mid- or post-workout without feeling weighed down.
—Francesca Krempa, SELF, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
The event for golf participants and their dates will include bites from Del Mar restaurants, sips and cocktails, a jazz band playing on Hahn’s Wonderbus, and a live and silent auction.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
The creamy blackberry topper stayed with the drink all the way to the last sip.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sip
Verb
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This is more likely to happen if you're not used to high-fiber meals or don't drink enough water.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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The technical execution is solid, the flavor profile is compelling, and the structure suggests this will drink well for the next year or two.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Edmonton lineup changes The list of Oilers who could gulp pregame hot dogs Thursday now includes defenseman John Klingberg, a game worst minus three in Game 3 after being one of five Oilers who were minus one in Game 2.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Mindful Coffee Or Tea Break Instead of gulping your drink while answering emails, try this: Hold the cup, feel its warmth, smell the aroma and enjoy the first sip.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Arthur counters by invoking the example of migrating swallows.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Arthur asks whether this is an African or a European swallow.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sip. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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