as in to drink
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sip
James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The two were reportedly seen sharing a number of dishes and sipping on cocktails.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Katadyn BeFree Water Filter Bottle Clean water is non-negotiable when exploring the backcountry—one sip of unclean water can have life-threatening consequences.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
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Verb
There’s nothing better than strolling in a light jacket, sipping a cool can of seltzer, is there folks?
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The two were reportedly seen sharing a number of dishes and sipping on cocktails.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
This poison apple sour will cast you under its spell from the very first sip.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Katadyn BeFree Water Filter Bottle Clean water is non-negotiable when exploring the backcountry—one sip of unclean water can have life-threatening consequences.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sip
Verb
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Some research has also found that evening folks tend to have less-healthy habits than morning ones—you’re just more apt to do things like smoke and drink at night, for instance.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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Stay Hydrated Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water can help prevent cavities and tooth decay for a few reasons.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Pick safe toys: Choose small, flat toys like flying discs instead of large ones that might encourage gulping water.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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One swallow allegedly does not make a summer.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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His strategy: remove the stick, dunk the corn dog in water and swallow.—
Amelia Wu
July 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sip. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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