as in drinks
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sips
The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Notes of tea aren’t totally new in the perfume world; Early adopters of the trend include Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria and Elizabeth Arden's White Tea range, but the latest iterations borrow from modern sips ranging from chai to matcha, and everything in between.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 23 Jan. 2026
Tasters took multiple sips of each contender in order to taste its full range of flavors.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
The idea was to grab a bite, have a drink and maybe do a little shopping between tastes and sips.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
Read on to find out why these sips are increasingly sought-after, then stick around for a recipe that’s a breeze to shake up at home.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Helen sips from her cup, weighing her words.
—Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
For other exemplary sips, drive up and around the other side of Etna to visit Vino di Anna, Tenuta delle Terre Nere Winery, SRC, and Frank Cornelissen.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Brunch, cocktails, pasta and sushi are all on the way, along with African cuisine, Middle Eastern sips, seafood and steaks.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
Take two large sips from the beer, and pour the rest into the pot.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Notes of tea aren’t totally new in the perfume world; Early adopters of the trend include Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria and Elizabeth Arden's White Tea range, but the latest iterations borrow from modern sips ranging from chai to matcha, and everything in between.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 23 Jan. 2026
Tasters took multiple sips of each contender in order to taste its full range of flavors.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
The idea was to grab a bite, have a drink and maybe do a little shopping between tastes and sips.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
Read on to find out why these sips are increasingly sought-after, then stick around for a recipe that’s a breeze to shake up at home.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Helen sips from her cup, weighing her words.
—Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
For other exemplary sips, drive up and around the other side of Etna to visit Vino di Anna, Tenuta delle Terre Nere Winery, SRC, and Frank Cornelissen.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Brunch, cocktails, pasta and sushi are all on the way, along with African cuisine, Middle Eastern sips, seafood and steaks.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Lindsay Lohan sips on a tasty treat to kick off the 3rd Annual Betch of the Year with Dunkin'.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sips
Verb
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What's more, while virtually all VTOLs being developed these days are electric, the Janus-1 is powered by a turboshaft engine that gulps n' burns diesel, kerosene or Jet A fuel.—
Ben Coxworth
October 21,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The former chairman of Newmark, a major commercial real estate firm, also had drinks on another occasion in 2011 with Epstein and corresponded with him about the construction of a building across the street from both of their homes.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Mercer Boarini and her team also collaborate closely with executive chefs, designing new drinks for restaurant openings and seasonal menu changes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Sips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sips. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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