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plural of sip
as in gulps
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time there are a few sips left in the glass

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sip

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Recent Examples of sips
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
  • Starbucks has new Protein Cold Foam drinks.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • 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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