as in drinks
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sips
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
While Sherry is often associated with grandmas who have a penchant for cloyingly sweet sips, the reality is, most of the best Sherry is dry—including Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Oloroso, and Palo Cortado.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Starbucks is also releasing two limited-time sips.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Pair your sips with a charcuterie board or a delicious pastrami sandwich to turn your drinks plan into a dinner plan.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
New Year's Eve entertaining is all about party food, small bites to savor between sips of Champagne.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
While Sherry is often associated with grandmas who have a penchant for cloyingly sweet sips, the reality is, most of the best Sherry is dry—including Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Oloroso, and Palo Cortado.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Starbucks is also releasing two limited-time sips.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Pair your sips with a charcuterie board or a delicious pastrami sandwich to turn your drinks plan into a dinner plan.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
New Year's Eve entertaining is all about party food, small bites to savor between sips of Champagne.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
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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Post-Prohibition, when the spirit was flowing back into the United States, planter’s punch became one of many tropical drinks that surged in popularity.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Staying well hydrated supports kidney function, while certain drinks may increase inflammation, worsen blood sugar control, or add unnecessary sodium and phosphorus.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Sips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sips. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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