as in drinking
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sipping
The process of preparing the beverage, holding the warm cup in your hands and sipping from it can be soothing, Jansen said.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Dinner is preceded by a fireside drinks hour, which gives guests a chance to connect with each other and share highlights from the day’s game drives while sipping cocktails made with muddled herbs (grown on-site, of course).
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Think about wearing it while walking barefoot on the beach in Turks and Caicos or sipping iced lattes at a café in Los Angeles.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
These are the public spaces that guests mill about in—sipping a berry cooler at the long bar, enjoying a glass of malbec and a read by the stove, or playing monopoly at the communal table.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Rewarding yourself for completing a chore could involve sipping an iced latte while reorganizing your closet or cleaning for 20 minutes, then allowing a 5-minute social media scroll.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
In the bustling dining room, Lindsay Hubbard, a former publicist and original cast member on Bravo’s Summer House, was sipping wine with a couple of other women, getting up from their table to take a few frantic phone calls.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
To spend your days sunbathing and sipping Aperol spritz on your own private porch rather thaan dealing with crowds of tourists, a vacation rental is a neat solution that offers a more authentic side of the lake.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Dinner is preceded by a fireside drinks hour, which gives guests a chance to connect with each other and share highlights from the day’s game drives while sipping cocktails made with muddled herbs (grown on-site, of course).
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Think about wearing it while walking barefoot on the beach in Turks and Caicos or sipping iced lattes at a café in Los Angeles.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
These are the public spaces that guests mill about in—sipping a berry cooler at the long bar, enjoying a glass of malbec and a read by the stove, or playing monopoly at the communal table.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Rewarding yourself for completing a chore could involve sipping an iced latte while reorganizing your closet or cleaning for 20 minutes, then allowing a 5-minute social media scroll.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
In the bustling dining room, Lindsay Hubbard, a former publicist and original cast member on Bravo’s Summer House, was sipping wine with a couple of other women, getting up from their table to take a few frantic phone calls.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
To spend your days sunbathing and sipping Aperol spritz on your own private porch rather thaan dealing with crowds of tourists, a vacation rental is a neat solution that offers a more authentic side of the lake.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sipping
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Old Herald clippings from 1986 reported about homeowners toilets and sinks smelling like gas, a 3-year-old getting rashes and fevers from drinking the well water and fear of driers exploding.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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In another viral TikTok video from 2024, a Charlotte-area man was captured drinking a beer while sitting on a horse outside an ABC liquor store.—
Nick Sullivan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 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 12 Apr. 2026.
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