as in drinking
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sipping
Guests at the celebration were also shown sipping wine and spending time in nature, including painting on canvases as a group.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s nothing better than strolling in a light jacket, sipping a cool can of seltzer, is there folks?
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The two were reportedly seen sharing a number of dishes and sipping on cocktails.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Sisters flit in and out of the house while others gab about the new semester, sipping on iced coffees that are quickly gathering condensation.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
While sipping a drink (and flashing her new diamond ring), Swift wore a polished sweater vest, which is a smooth way to start transitioning into sweaters.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
So, while sipping on suds, patrons can order from their menu, which includes a selection of chicken wings, burgers, and brick oven pizzas.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Nothing screams fall like sipping wine at a vineyard.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Whether sipping coffee in Grünerløkka or watching northern lights from a snowy hilltop, the city feels like a breath of fresh air.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s nothing better than strolling in a light jacket, sipping a cool can of seltzer, is there folks?
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The two were reportedly seen sharing a number of dishes and sipping on cocktails.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Sisters flit in and out of the house while others gab about the new semester, sipping on iced coffees that are quickly gathering condensation.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
While sipping a drink (and flashing her new diamond ring), Swift wore a polished sweater vest, which is a smooth way to start transitioning into sweaters.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
So, while sipping on suds, patrons can order from their menu, which includes a selection of chicken wings, burgers, and brick oven pizzas.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Nothing screams fall like sipping wine at a vineyard.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Whether sipping coffee in Grünerløkka or watching northern lights from a snowy hilltop, the city feels like a breath of fresh air.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sipping
Verb
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Some people find that drinking it on an empty stomach, such as before breakfast, can also lead to digestive upset or acid reflux.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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They're instructed to wait 30 minutes before eating, drinking or taking other oral medicines.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko placed their hands on their knees, gulping in air.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Sipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sipping. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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