as in drank
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sipped
Alison sipped on her usual -- a sweet cocktail.
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Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
For all of the range of flavor and aroma embodied in their various expressions, there is a chewiness to the whiskeys of Garrison Brothers, an almost slippery sensation when sipped.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
And that’s what it’s geared for, apparently—making cocktails, like a colorless version of an espresso martini—although it can also be sipped neat or over ice.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Music blared while people awkwardly exchanged small talk and sipped their drinks.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2025
While espresso can be sipped on its own, it’s often used as the base of so many beloved coffee drinks like lattes, mochas, Americanos, and even espresso martinis.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Inside, visitors spun prize wheels, sipped free hot chocolate, and lined up for a meet-and-greet with 15-year-old TikTok star Embreigh Courtlyn.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
The former Nickelodeon sitcom stars posted a new video on Instagram Wednesday, teasing what appeared to be a casual interaction as Peck sipped on a large drink in a plastic container.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Jones appeared in Brooklyn federal court on Thursday in a dark suit, blue shirt, no tie and sipped from an orange Gatorade purchased in the courthouse coffee shop.
—ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
For all of the range of flavor and aroma embodied in their various expressions, there is a chewiness to the whiskeys of Garrison Brothers, an almost slippery sensation when sipped.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
And that’s what it’s geared for, apparently—making cocktails, like a colorless version of an espresso martini—although it can also be sipped neat or over ice.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Music blared while people awkwardly exchanged small talk and sipped their drinks.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2025
While espresso can be sipped on its own, it’s often used as the base of so many beloved coffee drinks like lattes, mochas, Americanos, and even espresso martinis.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Inside, visitors spun prize wheels, sipped free hot chocolate, and lined up for a meet-and-greet with 15-year-old TikTok star Embreigh Courtlyn.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
The former Nickelodeon sitcom stars posted a new video on Instagram Wednesday, teasing what appeared to be a casual interaction as Peck sipped on a large drink in a plastic container.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Jones appeared in Brooklyn federal court on Thursday in a dark suit, blue shirt, no tie and sipped from an orange Gatorade purchased in the courthouse coffee shop.
—ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sipped
Verb
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For four hours, the group of artists laughed, drank and debated their position in the rapidly shifting cultural landscape.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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May Protect Brain Health Older adults who drank three cups of (regular) milk daily saw a boost in brain-health-protecting antioxidant levels.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Alarms go off, phones come out, coffee is gulped down, and before either partner is fully awake, they’re already headed into separate days.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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So the 46,000 at the Stadium of Light gulped again.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Sipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sipped. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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