as in to drink
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sip
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
The cocktail can be pricey and may take a while to sip.
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Old Anvil offers a bold yet balanced sip.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Adults can stroll the grounds sipping beer and wine, which are sold on site.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
The cocktail can be pricey and may take a while to sip.
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
From the intuitive sip-or-swig dual spout design to the flip-top lid that doubles as a carry handle, the design is completely kid-friendly.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Old Anvil offers a bold yet balanced sip.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sip
Verb
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Anyone who’s drinking hot pumpkin spice lattes in a chunky sweater may need to rein it in for a little while.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Delicious now, this will drink well for the next 4-6 years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One night Icarius got all his friends together for a wine-tasting party that quickly got out of hand and turned into a wine-gulping party.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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The pressure is always on the taker, the player standing, gulping, trying desperately not to unload their lunch onto the turf, preparing to do something theoretically simple — kick the ball into the net from 12 yards with only one opponent able to stop them.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The O’Brien Revival is an intermediate, surf-style board that features a tri-fin, swallow-tail design.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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One swallow allegedly does not make a summer.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sip. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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