as in drinking
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sipping
After sipping on drink after drink, our testers selected seven sips that bubbled up above the rest.
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Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The Princess of Wales has been seen sipping bubbly on the sidelines of Prince William’s polo matches.
—Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Costco shoppers love stocking up on the glass bottles in bulk, whether for sipping on their own or using as a mixer for cocktails and mocktails.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The season's penultimate scene finds Carl at his favorite haunt, sipping his morning coffee while somberly staring at his tiny Tom Ruffage diorama figure.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Casa Maestri Reserva de MFM Añejo is crafted as a rich, flavorful, slow-sipping Añejo.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Mix crème de menthe, crème de cocoa, vanilla vodka, and some heavy cream together to create a delicious concoction that has a creamy texture and refreshing flavor perfect for sipping by the pool.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The back patio features its own fountain and the front patio houses two Adirondack chairs, best used when sipping a cold drink and taking in the sounds of the city.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
In other words, avoid swishing seltzers in your mouth, drinking a lot of them or even sipping one throughout the day.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The Princess of Wales has been seen sipping bubbly on the sidelines of Prince William’s polo matches.
—Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Costco shoppers love stocking up on the glass bottles in bulk, whether for sipping on their own or using as a mixer for cocktails and mocktails.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The season's penultimate scene finds Carl at his favorite haunt, sipping his morning coffee while somberly staring at his tiny Tom Ruffage diorama figure.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Casa Maestri Reserva de MFM Añejo is crafted as a rich, flavorful, slow-sipping Añejo.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Mix crème de menthe, crème de cocoa, vanilla vodka, and some heavy cream together to create a delicious concoction that has a creamy texture and refreshing flavor perfect for sipping by the pool.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The back patio features its own fountain and the front patio houses two Adirondack chairs, best used when sipping a cold drink and taking in the sounds of the city.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
In other words, avoid swishing seltzers in your mouth, drinking a lot of them or even sipping one throughout the day.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sipping
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Danny is, once again, drinking and trying to hide it.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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In the 1990s, the soft drink company ran a promotion and a Super Bowl commercial that featured the Harrier as a prize for accumulating 7 million points by drinking Pepsi products.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 June 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,
25 May 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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