as in gulps
to swallow in liquid form
after digging our car out of the snowdrift, we were ready to quaff some hot chocolate
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Noun
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As Venice wraps up and festival-goers take the final sips of their spritzes, here are five takeaways from the floating city.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Plus, fans looking for a punch of protein don’t have to miss out on seasonal sips as limited-time flavors like pumpkin and pecan will be available, too.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keep in mind that these are only suitable for cold drinks and must be hand-washed.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Quaffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quaffs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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