as in drinking
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sipping
Just past the host stand, the bar is packed with patrons sipping on Mexican wines and boozy-but-balanced margaritas (sometimes both).
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
On Instagram, Kidman shared videos of her and Bullock sipping drinks out of mini cauldrons and walking the red carpet arm in arm.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
With my Italian heritage and lifelong love of food and fashion, wandering Rome with a gelato in hand or sipping on an Aperol Spritz in a Florentine piazza has always felt second nature.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Robert could often be seen sipping a coffee and reading on one of the many benches in the square.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Icon glasses are a sweet way to show off your personal style while sipping your favorite drink.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
From backyard barbecues to poolside sipping the sweet and fruity drink made with homemade syrup from in-season peaches will become your new go-to.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
This style is ideal for sipping on ice, perhaps with a splash of sparkling water and a lemon twist.
—Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Dirty sodas were popularized on social media and featured heavily on the Hulu show, with cast members often seen sipping their own signature, 44-ounce dirty sodas.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
On Instagram, Kidman shared videos of her and Bullock sipping drinks out of mini cauldrons and walking the red carpet arm in arm.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
With my Italian heritage and lifelong love of food and fashion, wandering Rome with a gelato in hand or sipping on an Aperol Spritz in a Florentine piazza has always felt second nature.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Robert could often be seen sipping a coffee and reading on one of the many benches in the square.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Icon glasses are a sweet way to show off your personal style while sipping your favorite drink.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
From backyard barbecues to poolside sipping the sweet and fruity drink made with homemade syrup from in-season peaches will become your new go-to.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
This style is ideal for sipping on ice, perhaps with a splash of sparkling water and a lemon twist.
—Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Dirty sodas were popularized on social media and featured heavily on the Hulu show, with cast members often seen sipping their own signature, 44-ounce dirty sodas.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sipping
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Factors like drinking alcohol and swimming in choppy surf can turn a routine swim into something dangerous.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
23 Apr. 2026
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Limited research suggests drinking turmeric milk a few days after a workout may reduce muscle soreness.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
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This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yes, gulping the liquid the night before was an ordeal — try drinking three liters of anything in three hours, going to sleep, then waking up six hours later for one final liter.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Sipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sipping. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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