as in drinks
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sips
Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
During Prohibition, waiters famously slipped sips of bootleg booze to patrons from flasks tucked inside their apron pockets.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
However, our most notable bites and sips happened in the wild.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Each bottle is hand-selected by wine experts, so you’re guaranteed to enjoy high-quality sips throughout the month.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
As Venice wraps up and festival-goers take the final sips of their spritzes, here are five takeaways from the floating city.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Plus, fans looking for a punch of protein don’t have to miss out on seasonal sips as limited-time flavors like pumpkin and pecan will be available, too.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Give sips of water unless the person complains of nausea, then stop giving water.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Time sips slower here, or at least that’s what the dainty vintage glass cocktails in the main bar would suggest.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
The key to delicious sips in the fall is leaning into the local ingredients of the season.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
During Prohibition, waiters famously slipped sips of bootleg booze to patrons from flasks tucked inside their apron pockets.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
However, our most notable bites and sips happened in the wild.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Each bottle is hand-selected by wine experts, so you’re guaranteed to enjoy high-quality sips throughout the month.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
As Venice wraps up and festival-goers take the final sips of their spritzes, here are five takeaways from the floating city.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Plus, fans looking for a punch of protein don’t have to miss out on seasonal sips as limited-time flavors like pumpkin and pecan will be available, too.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Give sips of water unless the person complains of nausea, then stop giving water.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Time sips slower here, or at least that’s what the dainty vintage glass cocktails in the main bar would suggest.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sips
drinks
Noun
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Starbucks has new Protein Cold Foam drinks.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Get ready to roar with live music from DV8, food and drinks, including ice cold beer from the Bud Light Tailgate Zone.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Sips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sips. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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