as in drank
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sipped
In 2025 its expert panel of judges sipped through thousands of entries compiled from 70 different countries.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In the TikTok, guests sipped on San Pellegrino waters with lemon and lime wedges, adding a bright, refreshing touch.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Those who attended the seminar sipped wines from Chateau Chantal, Mawby wineries.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Guests feasted on pizza, pasta, and gelato, and sipped on Aperol spritzes and Lambrusco from local winery Tomato Wheels, before leaving with a bottle of Rao's tomato sauce.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
As a duo called the Bach and Beethoven Experience took the stage, Monica Haxel sipped a drink with a friend.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In the TikTok, guests sipped on San Pellegrino waters with lemon and lime wedges, adding a bright, refreshing touch.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Those who attended the seminar sipped wines from Chateau Chantal, Mawby wineries.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Guests feasted on pizza, pasta, and gelato, and sipped on Aperol spritzes and Lambrusco from local winery Tomato Wheels, before leaving with a bottle of Rao's tomato sauce.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
As a duo called the Bach and Beethoven Experience took the stage, Monica Haxel sipped a drink with a friend.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sipped
drank
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Older adults who drank nitrate-rich beetroot juice had fewer mouth bacteria called Prevotella, which is linked to inflammation, and more helpful bacteria like Neisseria.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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And last season, the pair drank a whole lot of that tasty tea with the help of Corbin.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Sipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sipped. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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