as in drinks
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sips
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
More sips allow some sherry influence to rise up, and one can’t help but wonder about the exact cask pedigree used to finish that 4 year-old Jim Beam portion.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Gelato from nearby Insomnia cafe and sips of iced libations fueled the audience on the breezy patio.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
If Sprite in any fashion quenches your summer thirst, other refreshing sips to look for include Sprite Lymonade, which gets extra citrus flavor from lemonade, along with Sprite Chill Mango Citrus, Sprite Chill Cherry Lime, and Sprite Tropical Mix.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Around 3pm, the judges took their first sips.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 15 May 2026
In between sips of craft beer, patrons walk around a silent auction put on by Juntos Podemos, a volunteer mutual aid group that helps immigrants with groceries and rent.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 13 May 2026
Late in the play, after rough shots of Cutty Sark have been downed, and now richer, mellower sips of Johnnie Walker Blue Label are taking hold, the combative card game mellows and expands into life lessons.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Franklin Coffee House rolls out summer sips like honeybee latte, plus fresh berry bowls.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
The Bitcoin Ticket Miner submits your ticket for every draw, around the clock, from a compact device that barely sips power.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Group support Wrapped in a fleece jacket, Sarah sips white wine from a stemmed glass.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Nasser adds a spoonful to her chia cherry water recipe and sips the fiber-rich drink slowly during the evenings.
—Devinder Bains, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
From fluffy pies and make-ahead cheesecake bars to standout pork dishes and alcohol-free sips, BHG readers can't get enough of these citrusy dishes.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
More sips allow some sherry influence to rise up, and one can’t help but wonder about the exact cask pedigree used to finish that 4 year-old Jim Beam portion.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Gelato from nearby Insomnia cafe and sips of iced libations fueled the audience on the breezy patio.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
If Sprite in any fashion quenches your summer thirst, other refreshing sips to look for include Sprite Lymonade, which gets extra citrus flavor from lemonade, along with Sprite Chill Mango Citrus, Sprite Chill Cherry Lime, and Sprite Tropical Mix.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Around 3pm, the judges took their first sips.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 15 May 2026
In between sips of craft beer, patrons walk around a silent auction put on by Juntos Podemos, a volunteer mutual aid group that helps immigrants with groceries and rent.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 13 May 2026
Late in the play, after rough shots of Cutty Sark have been downed, and now richer, mellower sips of Johnnie Walker Blue Label are taking hold, the combative card game mellows and expands into life lessons.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Franklin Coffee House rolls out summer sips like honeybee latte, plus fresh berry bowls.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
This is a rum that sips well beyond its relatively low strength, with deep notes of cherry, chocolate, maple, spice, and oak on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
The Bitcoin Ticket Miner submits your ticket for every draw, around the clock, from a compact device that barely sips power.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Group support Wrapped in a fleece jacket, Sarah sips white wine from a stemmed glass.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Nasser adds a spoonful to her chia cherry water recipe and sips the fiber-rich drink slowly during the evenings.
—Devinder Bains, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
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But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Iraqis breathed a few gulps of freedom before secular warfare between Sunni and Shia militias began tearing the country apart.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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Assuming that the account in her journal is true, her father goes out and drinks himself into a ‘paralytic’ state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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“Sips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sips. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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