as in drank
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sipped
The right dram can be a fine summer drink though, either long over ice, used in a highball, or simply sipped slowly on a light evening.
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Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Guests celebrating Giant included American Vogue Editor Chloe Malle as well as theater producers Tom Kirhady, Lucas McMahon, and Greg Nobile, who sipped on wine and champagne and dined on light bites whilst mingling and talking Tony prospects.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
This is a great rhum agricole that is built for using in cocktails, but can be sipped on its own as well.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
Just around the corner from the rally on Tajrish Square, in a tranquil park near the Cinema Museum of Iran, locals perused an open-air book stall and sipped tea, while couples strolled hand in hand.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The wedding kicked off with an outdoor cocktail hour, where guests sipped signature drinks and enjoyed passed appetizers and charcuterie.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The acupuncturist scanned the room as guests in suits and evening gowns shook hands and sipped Pinot Noir.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Throughout the morning, children wearing Bananas gear gathered around players for photos and autographs while parents sipped coffee and watched the interactions unfold.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 May 2026
There’s also wine to be sipped at Hornby Heart Vineyard, and cider to be sampled at Fossil Beach Farm.
—Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Guests celebrating Giant included American Vogue Editor Chloe Malle as well as theater producers Tom Kirhady, Lucas McMahon, and Greg Nobile, who sipped on wine and champagne and dined on light bites whilst mingling and talking Tony prospects.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
This is a great rhum agricole that is built for using in cocktails, but can be sipped on its own as well.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
Just around the corner from the rally on Tajrish Square, in a tranquil park near the Cinema Museum of Iran, locals perused an open-air book stall and sipped tea, while couples strolled hand in hand.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The wedding kicked off with an outdoor cocktail hour, where guests sipped signature drinks and enjoyed passed appetizers and charcuterie.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The acupuncturist scanned the room as guests in suits and evening gowns shook hands and sipped Pinot Noir.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Throughout the morning, children wearing Bananas gear gathered around players for photos and autographs while parents sipped coffee and watched the interactions unfold.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 May 2026
There’s also wine to be sipped at Hornby Heart Vineyard, and cider to be sampled at Fossil Beach Farm.
—Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sipped
Verb
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At the parties, both boys and girls drank excessively, often leading to vomiting.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Specifically, that time Lestat drank Jesus Christ’s blood.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
Verb
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That public has continually widened its gullet and gulped.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Many years had passed since Caity Maple, a Sacramento councilmember, gulped down orange juice.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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“Sipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sipped. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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