as in to drink
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sip
Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
The result is easy to sip mid- or post-workout without feeling weighed down.
—Francesca Krempa, SELF, 7 Aug. 2025
Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
Take your morning coffee on the patio alongside sips of fresh mountain air, or retreat indoors for more creature comforts with a minimalist twist.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
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Verb
Unplug, keep a journal, and celebrate little luxuries, like sipping champagne from crystal glasses on your final Zodiac boat ride.
—Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
The result is easy to sip mid- or post-workout without feeling weighed down.
—Francesca Krempa, SELF, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
This organically grown, Zweigelt rosé is an electric, piercing sip packed with pops of raspberry and nectarine refreshment.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
Take your morning coffee on the patio alongside sips of fresh mountain air, or retreat indoors for more creature comforts with a minimalist twist.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sip
Verb
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This is more likely to happen if you're not used to high-fiber meals or don't drink enough water.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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The technical execution is solid, the flavor profile is compelling, and the structure suggests this will drink well for the next year or two.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Edmonton lineup changes The list of Oilers who could gulp pregame hot dogs Thursday now includes defenseman John Klingberg, a game worst minus three in Game 3 after being one of five Oilers who were minus one in Game 2.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Mindful Coffee Or Tea Break Instead of gulping your drink while answering emails, try this: Hold the cup, feel its warmth, smell the aroma and enjoy the first sip.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Arthur counters by invoking the example of migrating swallows.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Arthur asks whether this is an African or a European swallow.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sip. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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